Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Minster, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Minster. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Minster
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 for anyone who does not eat it. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Minster
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Hog roast hire in Minster, carved to order
In Minster, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and club events and presentations.
Gardens in Minster vary a lot, and most work with a side gate and some space. A nearby hall or club is a good alternative. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast in Minster
Can you do a hog roast in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planning a hog roast in Minster
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Minster, whatever the venue. Minster is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A green space like Barton's Point Coastal Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 2.3 miles west.
For events in ME12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A2500 and B2008 close by, Minster is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Minster include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west) and Leigh Academy Minster (0.9 miles west)
Other occasions in Minster
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire in Minster?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Minster, such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Thistle Hill Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Where the roaster can go in Minster
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In Minster, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away