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Hog Roast Hire for Bullockstone
Hog roast hire in Bullockstone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
Planning an event in Bullockstone?
Hog roast hire for your event in Bullockstone
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for big birthdays and anniversaries and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a small place like Bullockstone, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- 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’s what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bullockstone
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
Churches such as Church of St Martin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Bullockstone: venues, access and local tips
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bullockstone is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
For a fundraiser at a school like Thornden Wood Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bullockstone, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Bullockstone we cover include Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Bullockstone include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
Questions from Bullockstone
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Bullockstone too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need a big space?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
What meats can we have?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
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Why choose a hog roast in Bullockstone?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Bullockstone
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Bullockstone, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away