Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Slutshole, Kent
We bring a hog roast to Slutshole and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Slutshole
Hog roast hire in Slutshole, carved to order
People book a hog roast in Slutshole for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Popular choices include coleslaw, salads and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and community events.
For a rural spot like Slutshole, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Slutshole until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Slutshole
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Slutshole questions
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Slutshole?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you cover Slutshole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Slutshole and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Slutshole
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Hog roast hire around Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover events in Slutshole, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Slutshole to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Thinking of a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. The coast is within about 5 miles of Slutshole, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Slutshole we cover include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Slutshole
More for events in Slutshole
Who books hog roast hire in Slutshole?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Slutshole:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Corporate events
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
For guests coming by train, Selling station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards