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Hog Roast Hire in East Stourmouth
We bring a hog roast to East Stourmouth and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes
Planning an event in East Stourmouth?
Hog roast hire in East Stourmouth, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For community events and festive gatherings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like East Stourmouth, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Put the menu on the invitation
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- 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’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in East Stourmouth
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Planning an evening hog roast in East Stourmouth? 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
For event organisers in East Stourmouth
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast in East Stourmouth: local details
East Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. East Stourmouth is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Stourmouth to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. A green space like Grove Ferry Picnic Area is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include The Street and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in West Stourmouth (1 mile west), Westmarsh (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Ware (2 miles south-east) and Sarre (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Who books hog roast hire in East Stourmouth?
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in East Stourmouth. Here are some of the most popular:
- Parties at home
- Christmas fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
Historic houses near East Stourmouth include Quex Park (4.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Also in East Stourmouth
Questions from East Stourmouth
How far is East Stourmouth from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away