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Hog Roast Catering in Newington, Kent
Hog roast hire in Newington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Club events and presentations
Book a hog roast in Newington
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Newington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Newington
In Newington, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. For staff days and open days and christmas fairs, we can cook coleslaw, salads and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Newington, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Around midsummer it stays light in Newington until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Newington questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Newington close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Hog roast hire around Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Newington? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Folkestone, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Newington include Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newington, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Newington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Here we cover the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Newington we cover include Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Newington include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose hog roast hire in Newington?
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Whatever the occasion in Newington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Newington
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
More for events in Newington
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Newington
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away