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Hog Roast Catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent
Planning a hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
Book a hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About our hog roast hire in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and christmas fairs.
There may be a hall or playing field near St Margaret's at Cliffe if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Travel to St Margaret's at Cliffe
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for St Margaret's at Cliffe, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe: local details
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. St Margaret's at Cliffe is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Historic houses near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a service at Church of St Margaret, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. St Margaret's at Cliffe is within about 4 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cliffs pub (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to St Margaret's at Cliffe
What else we do in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
FAQs for St Margaret's at Cliffe
How far is St Margaret's at Cliffe from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in St Margaret's at Cliffe, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away