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Hog Roast Catering in Lydd, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Lydd and across Kent.
- Corporate events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
Book a hog roast in Lydd
Hog roast hire in Lydd, carved to order
In Lydd, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Whether it’s big birthdays and anniversaries and corporate events, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
A place like Lydd frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Lydd
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late September evenings in Lydd lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Lydd
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Lydd close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Lydd?
Yes, Lydd is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planning a hog roast in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Lydd is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Lydd is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lydd to Canterbury (24 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like All Saints Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and High Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the B2075, Lydd is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Perfect for your event in Lydd
It is 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 Lydd:
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Parties at home
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lydd Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For event organisers in Lydd
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put the menu on the invitation
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards