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Hog Roast Catering in Staple, Kent
We bring a hog roast to Staple and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Staple?
How our hog roast hire works in Staple
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Staple. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Whether it is village fêtes and school fairs and birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook crackling, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Somewhere like Staple, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Staple, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Staple
Hog roast hire around Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Staple, whatever the venue. Staple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Staple to Canterbury (8 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St James, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (within half a mile west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Questions from Staple
Is Staple too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you travel across Kent?
Kent is part of our area. Contact us for a price.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you cover Staple?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
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.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
For event organisers in Staple
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards