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Hog Roast Hire in Paddlesworth
Hog roast hire in Paddlesworth: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Parties at home
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Paddlesworth
Hog roast hire in Paddlesworth, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For corporate events and wakes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
In a small place like Paddlesworth, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning a hog roast in Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Paddlesworth is well within our area for events. Paddlesworth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Snodland CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east.
Wherever your event is in ME6, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
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What affects the price in Paddlesworth
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Paddlesworth hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
For event organisers in Paddlesworth
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Questions from Paddlesworth
How far is Paddlesworth from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Paddlesworth?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Paddlesworth. Get in touch for a price.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Why choose hog roast hire in Paddlesworth?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Paddlesworth, such as:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
A green space like Leybourne Lakes Country Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Evenings in Paddlesworth stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away