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Hog Roast Hire in Waltham
We bring a hog roast to Waltham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book a hog roast in Waltham
Perfect for your event in Waltham
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Hosts in Waltham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Community events
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
- Sports clubs and societies
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How our hog roast hire works in Waltham
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wakes and staff days and open days.
In a small place like Waltham, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Questions from Waltham
Is Waltham close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Waltham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Hog roast hire around Waltham
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Waltham is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Waltham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Chilham station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Waltham. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to events in Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Compasses Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Waltham. In Waltham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Parking near the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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