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Hog Roast Hire in Woolpack Corner
Looking for a hog roast in Woolpack Corner? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
- Work summer parties
Planning an event in Woolpack Corner?
Common questions in Woolpack Corner
How far is Woolpack Corner from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Woolpack Corner
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Popular choices include crackling, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for gatherings after a funeral and weddings, day or evening.
In a small place like Woolpack Corner, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Woolpack Corner hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Woolpack Corner
Other occasions in Woolpack Corner
Bringing a hog roast to Woolpack Corner
Woolpack Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Woolpack Corner suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as John Mayne Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Woolpack Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over TN27. Local streets include Tenterden Road and Benenden Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Biddenden (1 mile north-west), Stede Quarter (1 mile north-east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles north), Durrant Green (2 miles east) and Standen (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles west).
- Schools near Woolpack Corner include Homewood School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Why choose hog roast hire in Woolpack Corner?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Woolpack Corner. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Thinking of a hog roast in Wattle Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late September evenings in Woolpack Corner lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Woolpack Corner
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Woolpack Corner
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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