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Hog roast hire in CT18
Planning an event in CT18? We cover Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge and the rest of the district, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Hog roast catering across CT18
Towns and villages in CT18
- Hawkinge
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Lyminge
- Densole
- Etchinghill
- Newington
- Skeete
- Woodland
- Old Hawkinge
- Hemsted
- Peene
- Satmar
- Drellingore
- Arpinge
Events we cater in CT18
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas parties
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire across CT18
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in CT18: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and garden parties and barbecues.
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
What you’ll pay
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Around Hawkinge
Bookings here are frequently close to Turner Free School, St Luke's and The Mayfly pub and the streets around them. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
Planning a hog roast in CT18
CT18 covers everything from Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of CT18 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about cooking and vehicles. Around 14 places in CT18 are close to the coast, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.
Hawkinge: Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Churchill School, can book a hog roast stall. By late September, sunset in Hawkinge is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
Occasions we serve in CT18
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Whatever the occasion in CT18, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for CT18
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you cover CT18?
Yes, CT18 is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards