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Hog Roast Catering in Preston, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Preston.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Festive gatherings
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in Preston
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Preston
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hog roast hire for your event in Preston
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We are often asked to cater club events and presentations and weddings, day or evening, with new potatoes, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
A place like Preston frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Preston: your questions answered
Could you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Preston close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Preston until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- 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.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
What affects the price in Preston
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Preston is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Oare Meadow? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. For a fundraiser at a school like The Abbey School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
We cover events in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A2 and A251 close by, Preston is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Preston we cover include Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Ethelbert Road Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Elephant pub (under half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away