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Hog Roast Hire in Pett Bottom
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Pett Bottom. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Pett Bottom
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Pett Bottom hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About our hog roast hire in Pett Bottom
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We are often asked to cater club events and presentations and garden parties and barbecues, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Pett Bottom, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
What else we do in Pett Bottom
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Who books hog roast hire in Pett Bottom?
For big gatherings in Pett Bottom, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pett Bottom:
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Pett Bottom: venues, access and local tips
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Pett Bottom is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Pett Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. For a fundraiser at a school like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of CT4. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Pett Bottom: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pett Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles away.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Evenings in Pett Bottom 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away