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Hog Roast Hire in Platt's Heath
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Platt's Heath.
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
- Clubhouse events
Slow-roasted pork in Platt's Heath
About our hog roast hire in Platt's Heath
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Platt's Heath: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include festive gatherings and work summer parties, with coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere as small as Platt's Heath, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Platt's Heath, 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. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast in Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Platt's Heath for events and the places nearby. Platt's Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Platt's Heath to Canterbury (18 miles away).
A green space like Kiln Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For a fundraiser at a school like Platts Heath Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Platt's Heath we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
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How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
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 to include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
FAQs for Platt's Heath
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Platt's Heath?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Events we cater in Platt's Heath
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Platt's Heath:
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away