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Hog Roast Hire for Stede Quarter
Planning a hog roast in Stede Quarter? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Stede Quarter
Hog roast hire in Stede Quarter, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Stede Quarter, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For work summer parties and weddings and receptions, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
Somewhere like Stede Quarter, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Around midsummer it stays light in Stede Quarter until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast in Stede Quarter: local details
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Stede Quarter and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Parks such as Wattle Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Stede Quarter is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Stede Quarter, we also cover Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Stede Quarter: your questions answered
Is Stede Quarter close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
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. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Perfect for your event in Stede Quarter
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Stede Quarter: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
For event organisers in Stede Quarter
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Stede Quarter
Also in Stede Quarter
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away