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Hog Roast Hire in Chilham
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Chilham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Chilham
Where the roaster can go in Chilham
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Hog roast hire in Chilham, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Chilham. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. We serve spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and weddings and receptions.
In a rural place like Chilham, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late September evenings in Chilham lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Who books hog roast hire in Chilham?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
In Chilham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Clubhouse events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
After a service at Church of St Mary, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Chilham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Chilham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Chilham?
Chilham station, in Chilham itself.
Is Chilham close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chilham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Hog roast hire around Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chilham. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a hog roast in Broadham Down? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. For guests coming by train, Chilham station serves Chilham directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilham, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Chilham we cover include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards