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Hog Roast Catering in Eythorne, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Eythorne.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Corporate events
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Eythorne
How our hog roast hire works in Eythorne
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Eythorne, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings and birthdays and anniversaries.
Somewhere like Eythorne, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Hog roast hire around Eythorne
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Eythorne, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Eythorne to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Eythorne is within about 8 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. Eythorne is within about 6 miles of the sea, 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 CT15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Eythorne, we also cover Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
For event organisers in Eythorne
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Why choose hog roast hire in Eythorne?
You do not need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Eythorne most often book a hog roast for:
- Club events and presentations
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
- Community events
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Towns and villages near Eythorne
Also in Eythorne
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Light matters for a long roast: in Eythorne, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Eythorne
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Eythorne?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where the roaster can go in Eythorne
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Parking near the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Eythorne
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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