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Hog Roast Hire for Wissenden
Hog roast hire in Wissenden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive gatherings
- Sports clubs and societies
A hog roast near Wissenden
Wissenden: venues, access and local tips
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wissenden and the surrounding area. Wissenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bethersden Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
About our hog roast hire in Wissenden
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and garden parties and barbecues.
In a hamlet or village like Wissenden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late September evenings in Wissenden lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Wissenden hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Occasions we serve in Wissenden
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Wissenden: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wissenden, such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Historic houses near Wissenden include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Wissenden: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Wissenden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Wissenden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is our garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s 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.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away