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Hog roast hire in ME17

Hog roast hire across ME17, from Coxheath, Harrietsham and Lenham. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.

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Hog roast hire in ME17: what to expect

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. We serve new potatoes, salads and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and barbecues and staff days and open days.

Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too.

First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
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.
We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.

What you’ll pay

Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.

Why book with us

Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Served at the time you choose
Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated

Getting a price

We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Coxheath

We set up the roaster for events around Cornwallis Academy, The Horse Shoes Public House and Coxheath Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Quarry Wood (1.4 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Coxheath is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).

A hog roast across ME17: what to know

Across ME17, we cover 3 towns and 43 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Park Wood and Willington to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. Parts of ME17 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events.

Coxheath: For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Parks such as Quarry Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Planning an evening hog roast in Coxheath? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.

Is a hog roast right for you?

A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too.

Questions to ask before you book

Who carves and who serves
Payment terms and cancellation policy
How they handle allergens and dietary needs
If the price includes VAT

Should I cook it myself?

You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.

DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.

Space, access and the venue

A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:

Parking near the spot
Cover for your guests in bad weather
Permission from the venue or landowner

Events we cater in ME17

There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.

Whatever the occasion in ME17, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:

Summer garden parties
Corporate events
Christmas parties
Weddings, day or evening

For planners, venues and organisers

Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.

If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.

Common questions in ME17

What happens when we hire a hog roast?

We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.

What about guests who don’t eat pork?

There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.

What if things run late?

We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.

Do you travel across Kent?

All of Kent is in our area. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.

Who serves?

You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.

What’s the price?

Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.

Can we choose catered or DIY?

You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.

Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away

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