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Hog Roast Hire for Ruckinge
We bring a hog roast to Ruckinge and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book a hog roast in Ruckinge
Ruckinge questions
How far is Ruckinge from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ruckinge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How our hog roast hire works in Ruckinge
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Ruckinge. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties.
Somewhere like Ruckinge, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Towns and villages near Ruckinge
What else we do in Ruckinge
Events we cater in Ruckinge
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Ruckinge. Typical bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
A hog roast in Ruckinge: local details
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Ruckinge for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Ruckinge, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Ruckinge, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards