Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Highstead
Hog roast hire in Highstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Highstead
Common questions in Highstead
Is Highstead close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Highstead?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you cover Highstead?
Yes, Highstead is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Hog roast hire in Highstead, slow-roasted on site
In Highstead, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re frequently booked for village fêtes and school fairs and gatherings after a funeral.
For a rural spot like Highstead, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
Why choose hog roast hire in Highstead?
There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Highstead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Highstead: venues, access and local tips
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Highstead, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Highstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. PTAs at schools such as Reculver Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highstead, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in CT3 and CT6, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. 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 book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Planning an evening hog roast in Highstead? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away