Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Rolvenden
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Rolvenden. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire in Rolvenden
About our hog roast hire in Rolvenden
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Rolvenden, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and salads, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and shows and sports clubs and societies.
For a rural spot like Rolvenden, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Hog roast hire around Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Rolvenden for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rolvenden to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Within reach of Rolvenden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Rolvenden Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in TN17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Rolvenden we cover include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Rolvenden
Other occasions in Rolvenden
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What affects the price in Rolvenden
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rolvenden, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast in Rolvenden
Is Rolvenden close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater in Rolvenden?
Yes, Rolvenden is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Rolvenden, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Rolvenden
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away