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Hog Roast Catering in Priestwood, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Priestwood.
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Priestwood?
About our hog roast hire in Priestwood
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Priestwood. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and corporate events, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
In a hamlet or village like Priestwood, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Priestwood
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late September evenings in Priestwood lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Priestwood: venues, access and local tips
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater events across Priestwood and nearby, from gardens to fields. Priestwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
After a service at Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Priestwood include Cobham College (2.6 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (3.9 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Events anywhere in DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Priestwood, we also cover Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm.
Also near Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Common questions in Priestwood
Is Priestwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Our Lady of the Meadow: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Why choose hog roast hire in Priestwood?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
In Priestwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Staff days and open days
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
PTAs at schools such as Meopham School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards