Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Woodland
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Woodland. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Woodland
How our hog roast hire works in Woodland
People book a hog roast in Woodland for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include birthdays and anniversaries and wakes, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Woodland, 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. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire around Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Woodland. Woodland is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Woodland to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Woodland is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. For events just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Why choose hog roast hire in Woodland?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Other occasions in Woodland
What affects the price in Woodland
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Woodland
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast in Woodland
Is Woodland close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
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.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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.
Is all of Kent covered?
Kent is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Do you come to Woodland?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Woodland and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late September evenings in Woodland 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away