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Hog Roast Hire in The Stocks
Looking for a hog roast in The Stocks? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near The Stocks
About our hog roast hire in The Stocks
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in The Stocks, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For milestone birthdays and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as The Stocks, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near The Stocks
More for events in The Stocks
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
FAQs for The Stocks
Which station is closest to The Stocks?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater in The Stocks?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning a hog roast in The Stocks
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in The Stocks. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. After a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 5 miles of The Stocks, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside The Stocks, we also cover Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). The countryside around The Stocks includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Planning an evening hog roast in The Stocks? Sunset is around 8:45pm 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.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in The Stocks
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In The Stocks and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Clubhouse events
- Work summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For guests coming by train, Rye station is about 4.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away