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Hog Roast Catering in Finglesham, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Finglesham.
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire for Finglesham
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Hog roast hire in Finglesham, carved to order
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and milestone birthdays, serving salads, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Finglesham, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Finglesham
Which station is closest to Finglesham?
Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in Finglesham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Finglesham and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Evenings in Finglesham 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Finglesham: venues, access and local tips
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Finglesham and the surrounding area. Finglesham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St George, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Northbourne Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Finglesham, 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 CT14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Finglesham we cover include Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Finglesham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Finglesham
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
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.
Why choose a hog roast in Finglesham?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away