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Hog Roast Catering in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Rhodes Minnis? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Rhodes Minnis
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the spot
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hog roast hire for your event in Rhodes Minnis
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Whether it’s christmas fairs and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In a rural place like Rhodes Minnis, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
How far is Rhodes Minnis from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Also in Rhodes Minnis
A hog roast in Rhodes Minnis: local details
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Rhodes Minnis. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Rhodes Minnis are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Rhodes Minnis is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Rhodes Minnis is within about 6 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across CT4 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Rhodes Minnis we cover include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Rhodes Minnis. Late September evenings in Rhodes Minnis lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away