Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Swift's Green
We bring a hog roast across Swift's Green and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes
- Staff days and open days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Book a hog roast in Swift's Green
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Planning an evening hog roast in Swift's Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm 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.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Swift's Green, carved to order
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Swift's Green. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
For a rural spot like Swift's Green, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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.
Who books hog roast hire in Swift's Green?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Swift's Green, including:
- Festive gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What affects the price in Swift's Green
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Swift's Green
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Swift's Green hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast in Swift's Green
Which station is closest to Swift's Green?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Swift's Green: venues, access and local tips
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Swift's Green and nearby. Swift's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Swift's Green to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Swift's Green. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Places near Swift's Green
Other occasions in Swift's Green
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards