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Hog roast hire in DA3
Hog roast catering across DA3, from Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast hire in DA3
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What we do in DA3
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Christmas parties
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Our hog roast hire in DA3
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for festive gatherings and summer garden parties.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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.
What it costs in DA3
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Landmarks near Hartley
Locally, our bookings take us close to Longfield Academy, Railway Tavern and Church of Saint Mary and the streets around them. Nearby too are Hartley Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Rectory Meadow (0.5 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
A hog roast across DA3: what to know
There are 3 towns and 6 villages and hamlets in DA3, so the setting can be anything from Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Hartley: If you had Rectory Meadow in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. If guests are travelling by rail, Longfield station is about 0.8 miles away. In Hartley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Travel to DA3
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Who books hog roast hire?
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in DA3 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Questions from DA3
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away