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Hog Roast Catering in Parkgate, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Parkgate and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A hog roast near Parkgate
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Hog roast hire in Parkgate, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and village fêtes and school fairs, with hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Parkgate, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Parkgate: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
In Parkgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
Parks such as Wattle Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Parkgate
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Parkgate: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Parkgate from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Kent is part of our area, including Parkgate. Ask for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Parkgate: venues, access and local tips
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Parkgate and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Homewood School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Parkgate are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Parkgate we cover include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Parkgate 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
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.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away