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Hog Roast Hire in Walderslade
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Walderslade and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
- Christmas fairs
Planning an event in Walderslade?
Common questions in Walderslade
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Walderslade from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
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 our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Hog roast hire for your event in Walderslade
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Walderslade, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and birthdays and anniversaries, with halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls.
In and around Walderslade, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset in Walderslade is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
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.
Related guides
A hog roast in Walderslade: local details
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Planning a hog roast in Walderslade? We cover the whole area. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St William's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Tunbury Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Walderslade. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Walderslade sits on or near the A2045, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Walderslade
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Nearby places to Walderslade
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How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Walderslade
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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