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Hog Roast Hire in Ulcombe
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Ulcombe.
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A hog roast near Ulcombe
Hog roast hire in Ulcombe, slow-roasted on site
In Ulcombe, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We’re frequently asked to cater corporate events and clubhouse events, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Somewhere like Ulcombe, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Ulcombe questions
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Ulcombe?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. In Ulcombe, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Ulcombe
A hog roast in Ulcombe: local details
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Ulcombe are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Ulcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like All Saints Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Historic houses near Ulcombe include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ulcombe. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ulcombe, we also cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow Public House (within half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Ulcombe
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ulcombe
For big gatherings in Ulcombe, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Hosts in Ulcombe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Harrietsham station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards