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Hog Roast Hire in Newland Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Newland Green and across Kent.
- Weddings and receptions
- Staff days and open days
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for Newland Green
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Hog roast hire in Newland Green, carved to order
In Newland Green, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We’re often asked to cater club events and presentations and festive gatherings, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Somewhere as small as Newland Green, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Bringing a hog roast to Newland Green
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Newland Green suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Coming by train? The nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newland Green, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For events just outside Newland Green, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
Where the roaster can go in Newland Green
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Planning an evening hog roast in Newland Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast in Newland Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Newland Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Do you come to Newland Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Newland Green and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Why choose hog roast hire in Newland Green?
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Newland Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes
- Parties at home
- Club events and presentations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Newland Green
More for events in Newland Green
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away