Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ramsgate, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Ramsgate. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Slow-roasted pork in Ramsgate
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Ramsgate until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our hog roast hire works in Ramsgate
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Ramsgate. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. For corporate events and weddings and receptions, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
A town like Ramsgate gives you plenty of options: your own garden, a club, a hall or a pub garden. We will agree where the roaster goes beforehand. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Nearby places to Ramsgate
What else we do in Ramsgate
What affects the price in Ramsgate
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Ramsgate: venues, access and local tips
Ramsgate is in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Ramsgate for events and the places nearby. Ramsgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Priory Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Ramsgate: Ramsgate station. The coast is within about a mile of Ramsgate, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of Kent takes in CT11, CT12 and CT10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Ramsgate sits on or near the A254 and A255, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. We also bring hog roasts to events in St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Ramsgate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (within half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ramsgate
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
Questions from Ramsgate
Which station is closest to Ramsgate?
Ramsgate station, in Ramsgate itself.
Can you roast near the sea around Ramsgate?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Kent is part of our area. Contact us for a price.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater in Ramsgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ramsgate and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards