Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in St Margarets, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in St Margarets.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire for St Margarets
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire for your event in St Margarets
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthdays and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb and more.
Somewhere like St Margarets, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Towns and villages near St Margarets
Also in St Margarets
Occasions we serve in St Margarets
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
However big or small the event in St Margarets, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to St Margarets are Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to St Margarets
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, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or DA4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Hog roast hire around St Margarets
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. St Margarets and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west. If you had Darenth Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. St Margarets is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the DA4 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Planning an evening hog roast in St Margarets? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in St Margarets
Is St Margarets too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in St Margarets?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, St Margarets and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away