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Hog Roast Hire in Ickham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Ickham.
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
Planning an event in Ickham?
Occasions we serve in Ickham
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ickham:
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
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- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
How our hog roast hire works in Ickham
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Ickham: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and parties at home.
Somewhere as small as Ickham, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evenings in Ickham stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast in Ickham: local details
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ickham and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Churches such as Church of St John rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Among the historic houses close to Ickham are Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
We cater events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Ickham we cover include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Ickham
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Ickham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ickham?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Ickham from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- 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.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
For event organisers in Ickham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ickham, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards