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Hog Roast Catering in Howt Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Howt Green and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Howt Green?
About our hog roast hire in Howt Green
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral.
In a small place like Howt Green, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late September evenings in Howt Green lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
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FAQs for Howt Green
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater?
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’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Howt Green?
Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Why choose hog roast hire in Howt Green?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
A green space like Milton Creek Country Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Bringing a hog roast to Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Howt Green and the surrounding area. Howt Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Regis Manor Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Howt Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over ME9. Other places close to Howt Green we cover include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Howt Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Howt Green
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Howt Green
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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