Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Yelsted
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Yelsted.
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
A hog roast near Yelsted
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our hog roast hire in Yelsted
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Yelsted, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Somewhere as small as Yelsted, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Yelsted
Also in Yelsted
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Yelsted: venues, access and local tips
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We cover events in Yelsted. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Yelsted. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Yelsted includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
Events we cater in Yelsted
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Yelsted:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Your questions about a hog roast in Yelsted
Could you cook in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Yelsted?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Kent is part of our area, including Yelsted. Get in touch for a price.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evenings in Yelsted stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Yelsted?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Yelsted
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away