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Hog Roast Hire in Old Wives Lees
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Old Wives Lees.
- Wakes
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Old Wives Lees
Hog roast hire in Old Wives Lees, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Old Wives Lees, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include corporate events and christmas fairs, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads.
For a rural spot like Old Wives Lees, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Common questions in Old Wives Lees
Which station is closest to Old Wives Lees?
Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Old Wives Lees from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Nearby places to Old Wives Lees
Other occasions in Old Wives Lees
Occasions we serve in Old Wives Lees
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Old Wives Lees:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
Hog roast hire around Old Wives Lees
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Old Wives Lees book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a hog roast in Broadham Down? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. For anyone arriving by rail, Chilham station is about 0.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Old Wives Lees, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of CT4. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Old Wives Lees include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Old Wives Lees, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Old Wives Lees hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away