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Hog Roast Hire in Uplees
Looking for a hog roast in Uplees? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire in Uplees
Perfect for your event in Uplees
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Uplees, such as:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Corporate events
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
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- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Hog roast hire in Uplees, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We’re often asked to cater corporate events and weddings, day or evening, serving salads, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Uplees, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A hog roast in Uplees: local details
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Uplees suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Uplees to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Light matters for a long roast: around Uplees, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
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.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What affects the price in Uplees
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Uplees
Could you cook in Oare Marshes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Uplees?
Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you come to Uplees?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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