Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Broadstairs
Hog roast hire in Broadstairs: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
- Garden parties and barbecues
Slow-roasted pork in Broadstairs
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
How our hog roast hire works in Broadstairs
In Broadstairs, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. For corporate events and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Gardens in Broadstairs vary a lot, and most work with a side gate and some space. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Broadstairs questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you come to Broadstairs?
Yes, Broadstairs is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Events we cater in Broadstairs
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Broadstairs and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Work summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Towns and villages near Broadstairs
What else we do in Broadstairs
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning a hog roast in Broadstairs
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events across Broadstairs and nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Broadstairs to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? Broadstairs has its own station, Broadstairs station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Broadstairs, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in CT10, CT9 and CT12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Union Square and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A254 and A255, Broadstairs is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Broadstairs we cover include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Planning an evening hog roast in Broadstairs? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Broadstairs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Broadstairs
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards