Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hoath, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Hoath. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Hoath
Hog roast hire for your event in Hoath
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Hoath: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include parties at home and milestone birthdays, serving hog roast rolls, coleslaw and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Hoath, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Hoath
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
Towns and villages near Hoath
What else we do in Hoath
Hog roast hire around Hoath
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hoath. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a hog roast in Curtis Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. PTAs at schools such as Hoath Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hoath, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Hoath, we cover Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Perfect for your event in Hoath
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hoath, including:
- Festive gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and receptions
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Hoath
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Planning an evening hog roast in Hoath? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hoath: your questions answered
How far is Hoath from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards