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Hog Roast Hire in Wanshurst Green
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Wanshurst Green. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Wanshurst Green
Hog roast hire in Wanshurst Green, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Whether it is community events and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and salads for your guests.
For a rural spot like Wanshurst Green, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Wanshurst Green: venues, access and local tips
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wanshurst Green and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Wanshurst Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Wanshurst Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN12 postcode area. For events just outside Wanshurst Green, we cover St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Wanshurst Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Wanshurst Green questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald 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 Wanshurst Green from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your event in Wanshurst Green
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wanshurst Green:
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Coming by train? Marden station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away