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Hog Roast Hire in Selling
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Selling.
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Selling
Hog roast hire in Selling, slow-roasted on site
People book a hog roast in Selling for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include birthdays and anniversaries and village fêtes and school fairs, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In a small place like Selling, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Selling: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Selling?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Selling
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
A hog roast in Selling: local details
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Selling is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. For a fundraiser at a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Selling, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Selling?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Selling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Selling
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Selling, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away