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Hog Roast Catering in West Farleigh, Kent
Hog roast hire in West Farleigh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club events and presentations
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire in West Farleigh
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Hog roast hire in West Farleigh, carved to order
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For corporate events and big birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
In a small place like West Farleigh, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in West Farleigh, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast in West Farleigh: local details
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in West Farleigh, along with the towns and villages around it. West Farleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from West Farleigh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Oakwood Park Grammar School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? East Farleigh station is about 1.4 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside West Farleigh, we also cover Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in West Farleigh
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in West Farleigh: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around West Farleigh, including:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
If you are gathering after a service at a church like All Saints Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Common questions in West Farleigh
Is West Farleigh 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.
How far is West Farleigh from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in West Farleigh
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
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What else we do in West Farleigh
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away