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Hog Roast Hire in Shorne
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Shorne and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire in Shorne
Hog roast hire for your event in Shorne
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Shorne: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Whether it is corporate events and weddings, day or evening, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw and more.
In a rural place like Shorne, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Shorne
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Hosts in Shorne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
Thinking of a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
Places near Shorne
Other occasions in Shorne
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast in Shorne: local details
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Shorne and the surrounding area are covered for events. Shorne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Shorne Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Higham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shorne includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset in Shorne is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shorne, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Shorne
Is Shorne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Kent is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away