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Hog Roast Catering in Puddledock, Kent
Hog roast hire in Puddledock: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire for Puddledock
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in Puddledock lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Puddledock, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and clubhouse events.
Somewhere as small as Puddledock, 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 booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Occasions we serve in Puddledock
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Puddledock most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
For a fundraiser at a school like Hextable Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
What affects the price in Puddledock
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Puddledock
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Puddledock: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Puddledock from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Puddledock. Ask for a quote.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Bringing a hog roast to Puddledock
Puddledock is about 1 mile north of Swanley, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Puddledock, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Puddledock is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Peter, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Puddledock is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the DA2 and BR8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hextable (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile south-west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Wilmington (1 mile north-east) and Swanley Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Puddledock include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Puddledock include Hextable School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards