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Hog Roast Catering in Stocker's Head, Kent
Hog roast hire in Stocker's Head: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Clubhouse events
Slow-roasted pork in Stocker's Head
Hog roast hire for your event in Stocker's Head
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for weddings, day or evening and christmas parties.
Somewhere like Stocker's Head, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Why choose hog roast hire in Stocker's Head?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
However big or small the event in Stocker's Head, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Within reach of Stocker's Head are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.2 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
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FAQs for Stocker's Head
Can you do a hog roast in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Stocker's Head close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
For event organisers in Stocker's Head
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Stocker's Head: venues, access and local tips
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Stocker's Head, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A green space like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Stocker's Head
Other occasions in Stocker's Head
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late September evenings in Stocker's Head lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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