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Hog Roast Catering in Throwley, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Throwley and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Throwley
About our hog roast hire in Throwley
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and shows and garden parties and barbecues, with rotisserie chicken, salads and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Throwley, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. 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. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Hog roast hire around Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Throwley? We can help. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Throwley to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Throwley are Belmont House and Gardens (0.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Throwley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Throwley is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Occasions we serve in Throwley
You do not need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
Hosts in Throwley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Throwley questions
How far is Throwley from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Throwley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Throwley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards