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Hog Roast Hire in Selsted
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Selsted.
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
Slow-roasted pork in Selsted
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Selsted is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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About our hog roast hire in Selsted
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it is corporate events and milestone birthdays, we can cook spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Selsted, 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. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Selsted: venues, access and local tips
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Selsted. Selsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Selsted Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Selsted is within about 3 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. The coast is within about 6 miles of Selsted, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Selsted, we also cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Common questions in Selsted
What’s the nearest station to Selsted?
Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
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What else we do in Selsted
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What affects the price in Selsted
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Selsted
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Where the roaster can go in Selsted
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Selsted
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Selsted and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
Among the historic houses close to Selsted are Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards