Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Sandling, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Sandling and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Sandling
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
How our hog roast hire works in Sandling
In Sandling, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re frequently booked for christmas fairs and garden parties and barbecues.
Somewhere like Sandling, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Why choose hog roast hire in Sandling?
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
People around Sandling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and open days
For anyone arriving by rail, Sandling station serves Sandling directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Sandling questions
Is Sandling close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sandling?
Sandling station, in Sandling itself.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Sandling hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A hog roast in Sandling: local details
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Sandling. Sandling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sandling to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles west) and Acrise Place (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Sandling is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sandling, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in CT21, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Sandling includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Sandling include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Light matters for a long roast: in Sandling, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sandling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Sandling
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away