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Hog Roast Catering in Murston, Kent
Hog roast hire in Murston: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in Murston
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Hog roast hire for your event in Murston
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Murston. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and wakes.
A place like Murston frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Bringing a hog roast to Murston
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Murston book us for events of all sizes. Murston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Murston to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 0.7 miles west. If you had Milton Creek Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Murston is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in ME10 and ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Murston we cover include Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (under half a mile west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Murston
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Murston
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Murston
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Hosts in Murston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
For a fundraiser at a school like Sunny Bank Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Nearby places to Murston
Also in Murston
Murston: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Murston?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Murston from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Around midsummer it stays light in Murston until about 9:15pm; 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away