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Hog Roast Hire in Southernden
Hog roast hire in Southernden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Southernden
Hog roast hire for your event in Southernden
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater work summer parties and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Southernden, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where the roaster can go in Southernden
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Southernden
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose hog roast hire in Southernden?
Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Southernden:
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Festive gatherings
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Also near Southernden
More for events in Southernden
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Southernden
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Southernden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Southernden
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Southernden. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Southernden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN27 postcode area. For events just outside Southernden, we cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Light matters for a long roast: in Southernden, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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