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Hog Roast Catering in Perry, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Perry.
- Clubhouse events
- Work summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
Hog roast hire in Perry
Hog roast hire in Perry, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Perry: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. For club events and presentations and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
In a rural place like Perry, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Evenings in Perry stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire in Perry?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Perry: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Whatever the occasion in Perry, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Corporate events
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Preston Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Perry: your questions answered
Is Perry too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Perry?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Perry?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Perry: venues, access and local tips
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Perry, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Perry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Historic houses near Perry include Goodnestone Park (3.1 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CT3 postcode area. From Walmestone Road and Perry Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Perry includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Also near Perry
Also in Perry
Why choose a hog roast in Perry?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which normally keeps the cost down. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Perry hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away