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Hog Roast Hire for Smeeth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Smeeth.
- Work summer parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Sports clubs and societies
Book a hog roast in Smeeth
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Hog roast hire in Smeeth, slow-roasted on site
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for weddings, day or evening and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere like Smeeth, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Smeeth
Other occasions in Smeeth
Hog roast hire around Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Smeeth. Smeeth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Smeeth include Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smeeth, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Smeeth, we also cover Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Smeeth include Hatch Park.
Why choose a hog roast in Smeeth?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Smeeth
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Smeeth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Corporate events
- Parties at home
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Smeeth Community Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late September evenings in Smeeth lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Smeeth
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Smeeth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smeeth and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards