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Hog Roast Hire in Guston
Planning a hog roast in Guston? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Slow-roasted pork in Guston
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Guston until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our hog roast hire works in Guston
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Guston: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and sports clubs and societies, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a rural spot like Guston, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Hog roast hire around Guston
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Guston and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Guston to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east. A green space like Connaught Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The coast is within about 3 miles of Guston, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Guston include Guston Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Swingate Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Nearby places to Guston
What else we do in Guston
Occasions we serve in Guston
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
However big or small the event in Guston, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Clubhouse events
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Duke of York's Royal Military School, can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
FAQs for Guston
What’s the nearest station to Guston?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Guston too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Guston. Ask for a quote.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away