Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Rushenden
Hog roast hire in Rushenden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Clubhouse events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Slow-roasted pork in Rushenden
About our hog roast hire in Rushenden
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Whether it is weddings and receptions and clubhouse events, we can cook coleslaw, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a rural spot like Rushenden, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Rushenden
What else we do in Rushenden
A hog roast in Rushenden: local details
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. We cater events across Rushenden and nearby. Rushenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rushenden to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Queenborough School and Nursery frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Wherever your event is in ME11, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Rushenden, we also cover Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Rushenden
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Who books hog roast hire in Rushenden?
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
However big or small the event in Rushenden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Churches such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. 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?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Planning an evening hog roast in Rushenden? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Questions from Rushenden
Is Rushenden 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 Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards