Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Stowting Common
We bring a hog roast to Stowting Common and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Stowting Common
How our hog roast hire works in Stowting Common
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Stowting Common, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include community events and corporate events, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere as small as Stowting Common, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast in Stowting Common: local details
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Stowting Common. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting Common. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Stowting Common is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cover events in every part of TN25 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Stowting Common, we cover Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Stowting Common includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Stowting Common stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Stowting Common
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stowting Common
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Questions from Stowting Common
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Stowting Common from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Who books hog roast hire in Stowting Common?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
In Stowting Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
PTAs at schools such as Stowting Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stowting Common, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- 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