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Hog Roast Catering in Upper Ifield, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Upper Ifield and across Kent.
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire for Upper Ifield
Hog roast hire for your event in Upper Ifield
People book a hog roast in Upper Ifield for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For wakes and big birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, coleslaw and salads.
Somewhere like Upper Ifield, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in 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:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Ifield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Hog roast hire around Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Upper Ifield suit a hog roast. Upper Ifield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Ifield to London (23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
We cater events across DA12 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
More for events in Upper Ifield
Events we cater in Upper Ifield
For big gatherings in Upper Ifield, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Ifield, including:
- Club events and presentations
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
- Corporate events
Thinking of a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Ifield
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Upper Ifield questions
Is Upper Ifield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Upper Ifield from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards