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Hog Roast Catering in Culmers, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Culmers. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Parties at home
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Culmers?
Hog roast hire around Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Culmers and its neighbours for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Culmers to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 5 miles of Culmers, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Culmers we cover include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Culmers include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
About our hog roast hire in Culmers
We provide a fully catered hog roast: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. For village fêtes and school fairs and milestone birthdays, we can cook coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere like Culmers, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Other occasions in Culmers
FAQs for Culmers
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Culmers from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Culmers
For big gatherings in Culmers, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Hosts in Culmers book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Christmas parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Faversham station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, 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.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset in Culmers is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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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. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For event organisers in Culmers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away