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Hog Roast Hire in Lodge Lees
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Lodge Lees. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Lodge Lees
About our hog roast hire in Lodge Lees
People book a hog roast in Lodge Lees for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include community events and weddings, day or evening, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a rural spot like Lodge Lees, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Lodge Lees: venues, access and local tips
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Lodge Lees are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lodge Lees to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. A green space like Jumping Downs is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lodge Lees. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Lodge Lees, we also cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Lodge Lees stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
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.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Other occasions in Lodge Lees
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Occasions we serve in Lodge Lees
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Lodge Lees: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Hosts in Lodge Lees book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
- Wakes
Churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
What affects the price in Lodge Lees
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Lodge Lees?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Lodge Lees
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Common questions in Lodge Lees
Is Lodge Lees too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lodge Lees?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away