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Hog Roast Hire for Out Elmstead
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Out Elmstead and across Kent.
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
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A hog roast near Out Elmstead
Hog roast hire in Out Elmstead, carved to order
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in Out Elmstead. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve spit-roast lamb, crackling and salads, and typical bookings are for work summer parties and weddings and receptions.
In a hamlet or village like Out Elmstead, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Around midsummer it stays light in Out Elmstead until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Out Elmstead suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east. Thinking of a hog roast in Jumping Downs? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Out Elmstead we cover include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Perfect for your event in Out Elmstead
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Out Elmstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes
Within reach of Out Elmstead are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
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FAQs for Out Elmstead
What’s the nearest station to Out Elmstead?
Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
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.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away