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Hog Roast Catering in Lewson Street, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Lewson Street.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Lewson Street
Hog roast hire in Lewson Street, slow-roasted on site
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and community events, with new potatoes, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere like Lewson Street, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Lewson Street
For big gatherings in Lewson Street, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
In Lewson Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Work summer parties
- Clubhouse events
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Planning an evening hog roast in Lewson Street? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
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.
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What affects the price in Lewson Street
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Lewson Street: venues, access and local tips
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Lewson Street? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Lewson Street to Canterbury (12 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Among the historic houses close to Lewson Street are Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Where the roaster can go in Lewson Street
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast in Lewson Street
What’s the nearest station to Lewson Street?
Teynham station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Lewson Street from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Lewson Street hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away