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Hog Roast Catering in Pizien Well, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Pizien Well.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire in Pizien Well
Occasions we serve in Pizien Well
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Whatever the occasion in Pizien Well, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
If guests are travelling by rail, Wateringbury station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
Hog roast hire for your event in Pizien Well
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Pizien Well. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Typical bookings include club events and presentations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a hamlet or village like Pizien Well, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset in Pizien Well is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Planning a hog roast in Pizien Well
Pizien Well is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Pizien Well. Pizien Well is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Pizien Well to London (about 27 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the ME18 postcode area. From Pizien Well Road and Old Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Mereworth (1 mile west), Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Herne Pound (1 mile north-west), West Peckham (2 miles west) and New Pound (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north) and Teapot Island (2.4 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (1 mile east)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Pizien Well
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast in Pizien Well
Is Pizien Well close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Pizien Well too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Pizien Well
Also in Pizien Well
What affects the price in Pizien Well
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards