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Hog Roast Catering in Lydden, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Lydden and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
- Corporate events
Planning an event in Lydden?
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lydden
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Hog roast hire in Lydden, carved to order
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. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For weddings, day or evening and staff days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, new potatoes and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Lydden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Hog roast hire around Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Lydden? We can help. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Parks such as Sladden Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lydden, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lydden, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CT15 postcode area. Whether your event is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Lydden we cover include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Lydden
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Lydden stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Lydden: your questions answered
Is Lydden close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Occasions we serve in Lydden
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
Here’s what people in Lydden most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For a fundraiser at a school like Lydden Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards