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Hog Roast Catering in Ryarsh, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Ryarsh.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Ryarsh
About our hog roast hire in Ryarsh
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Ryarsh: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. For community events and festive gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a rural spot like Ryarsh, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Ryarsh: your questions answered
Is Ryarsh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ryarsh from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Hog roast hire around Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Ryarsh, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ryarsh Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Ryarsh are Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Events anywhere in ME19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ryarsh include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (less than half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ryarsh
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Around midsummer it stays light in Ryarsh until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Ryarsh
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Whatever the occasion in Ryarsh, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Coming by train? The closest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away