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Hog Roast Catering in Cheriton, Kent
Hog roast hire in Cheriton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Cheriton
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About our hog roast hire in Cheriton
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for sports clubs and societies and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
A place like Cheriton often 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. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Cheriton
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Other occasions in Cheriton
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Evenings in Cheriton stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Cheriton
Could you cook in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Cheriton?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Cheriton: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Hosts in Cheriton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
A green space like Lower Leas Coastal Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning a hog roast in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Cheriton and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Historic houses near Cheriton include Acrise Place (3.4 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Cheriton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Cheriton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in CT19, CT20 and CT50, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the M20, Cheriton is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Cheriton, we cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Pent Valley Technology College (within half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away