Kent · England
Hog roast hire in ME20
Hog roast catering across ME20, covering Ditton, Aylesford and Lunsford. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast catering across ME20
Areas within ME20
- Ditton
- Aylesford
- Lunsford
- Larkfield
- Eccles
- New Hythe
- Kit's Coty
- Forstal
- Pratling Street
- Allington
- Leybourne
- Sandling
Occasions in ME20
- Corporate and staff days
- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Hog roast hire
- Christmas parties
- Funerals and wakes
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Our hog roast hire in ME20
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in ME20. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We serve coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and shows and christmas fairs.
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Cost
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Near you in Ditton
In Ditton, that can mean an event near Ditton Quarry, Ditton Infant School and Aylesford School. Nearby too are St Peter's Church (within half a mile west), The Malling School (1 mile west) and Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Hog roast hire across ME20
ME20 covers everything from Allington, Ditton and Aylesford to 8 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Ditton: If you had Ditton Quarry in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Within reach of Ditton are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Ditton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Questions from ME20
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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