Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Otford, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Otford.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Otford
How our hog roast hire works in Otford
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. We serve crackling, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater corporate events and parties at home.
In and around Otford, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire around Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Otford, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Otford to London (18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Otford station serves Otford directly. Parks such as Fackenden Down typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Otford. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Otford, we cover Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodman pub (under half a mile north)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
More for events in Otford
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Otford, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book 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.
Read more
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Otford
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Otford:
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
- Milestone birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Otford Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
Questions from Otford
How far is Otford from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Fackenden Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards