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Hog Roast Catering in Bishopstone, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Bishopstone.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Bishopstone
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bishopstone
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
How our hog roast hire works in Bishopstone
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it’s birthdays and anniversaries and garden parties and barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a smaller place like Bishopstone, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books hog roast hire in Bishopstone?
For big gatherings in Bishopstone, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bishopstone, including:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Club events and presentations
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Light matters for a long roast: in Bishopstone, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Your questions about a hog roast in Bishopstone
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopstone?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Bishopstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bishopstone and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Bishopstone?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which usually keeps the cost down. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A hog roast in Bishopstone: local details
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Bishopstone, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A green space like Bishopstone Cliffs is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Bishopstone is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Bishopstone, we also cover Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bishopstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards