Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Swanton, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Swanton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Swanton
How our hog roast hire works in Swanton
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. We serve coleslaw, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and sports clubs and societies.
In a hamlet or village like Swanton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning a hog roast in Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Swanton and the surrounding area are covered for events. Swanton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Swanton to London (26 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Mereworth Community Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Church of St Dunstan, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We bring hog roasts to events all over ME18. For events just outside Swanton, we cover West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
Why choose hog roast hire in Swanton?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
However big or small the event in Swanton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Swanton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Where the roaster can go in Swanton
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Swanton
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
How it works
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. Late September evenings in Swanton lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Also in Swanton
Common questions in Swanton
Which station is closest to Swanton?
Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Swanton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count anyone who does not 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
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away