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Hog Roast Catering in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
- Clubhouse events
Slow-roasted pork in Sheldwich Lees
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late September evenings in Sheldwich Lees lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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About our hog roast hire in Sheldwich Lees
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. We are frequently asked to cater staff days and open days and milestone birthdays, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Somewhere like Sheldwich Lees, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Planning a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees? We cover the whole area. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. For a fundraiser at a school like Sheldwich Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 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.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Sheldwich Lees, we cover Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. 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.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Who books hog roast hire in Sheldwich Lees?
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
People around Sheldwich Lees book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St James, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Sheldwich Lees close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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