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Hog Roast Catering in Lympne, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Lympne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Work summer parties
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire for Lympne
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Hog roast hire in Lympne, carved to order
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We’re often asked to cater club events and presentations and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Lympne, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Lympne hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your event in Lympne
For big gatherings in Lympne, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lympne, including:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Lympne
Can you roast near the sea around Lympne?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Places near Lympne
Other occasions in Lympne
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Light matters for a long roast: around Lympne, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Lympne: venues, access and local tips
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Lympne book us for events of all sizes. Lympne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lympne to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Stephen, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Within reach of Lympne are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lympne. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Lympne is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Lympne, we cover Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (within half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Lympne include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards