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Hog Roast Hire for Northdown
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Northdown.
- Parties at home
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near Northdown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Hog roast hire in Northdown, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are crackling, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for weddings and receptions and clubhouse events.
There may be a hall or playing field near Northdown if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. A hog roast is often 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 Northdown hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose hog roast hire in Northdown?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Northdown, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Parties at home
For a fundraiser at a school like Palm Bay Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Northdown
Other occasions in Northdown
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northdown
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
Hog roast hire around Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Northdown, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Northdown are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Philip, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northdown, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cover events in every part of CT9 and CT10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Northdown 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Northdown
What’s the nearest station to Northdown?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Northdown from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards