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Hog Roast Catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Planning a hog roast in Goodnestone? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Goodnestone
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our hog roast hire works in Goodnestone
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Popular choices include coleslaw, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and clubhouse events.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Goodnestone: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Goodnestone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at St Bartholomew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you come to Goodnestone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Goodnestone and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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 you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Why choose hog roast hire in Goodnestone?
For big gatherings in Goodnestone, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
Where the roaster can go in Goodnestone
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Goodnestone until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Hog roast hire around Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Goodnestone and the surrounding area. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Coming by train? Faversham station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Graveney Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Goodnestone, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across ME13 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Head Hill Road and Cherrywood, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Goodnestone includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Places near Goodnestone
More for events in Goodnestone
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards