Kent · England
Hog roast hire in DA2
We cover all of the DA2 postcode district, including Darenth, Bean and Hawley. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Hog roast hire in DA2
Towns and villages in DA2
- Darenth
- Bean
- Hawley
- Wilmington
- Green Street Green
- Grubb Street
- Stonehill Green
- Puddledock
- Dartford
- Temple Hill
- Joyden's Wood
- Bowmans
- Hextable
- Westwood
Events we cater in DA2
- Care homes
- Christmas parties
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire across DA2
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in DA2, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and club events and presentations, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and salads.
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- 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 it costs in DA2
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Darenth
Around Darenth, we cater at homes and venues near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and Church of St Margaret of Antioch, among other places. Nearby too are Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile north-west) and Greenlands Primary School (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Hog roast catering in DA2: local guide
DA2 covers everything from Dartford, Temple Hill and Joyden's Wood to 9 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Darenth: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If you had Darenth Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Late September evenings in Darenth lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
Events we cater in DA2
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around DA2, such as:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas fairs
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re 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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast in DA2
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards