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Hog Roast Hire for Tonge Corner
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Tonge Corner.
- Christmas fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Tonge Corner
Hog roast hire in Tonge Corner, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Tonge Corner, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We serve hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas parties and community events.
For a rural spot like Tonge Corner, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Where the roaster can go in Tonge Corner
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
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What affects the price in Tonge Corner
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Tonge Corner, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Tonge Corner
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’re 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.
Events we cater in Tonge Corner
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
People around Tonge Corner book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Lansdowne Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Bringing a hog roast to Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Tonge Corner book us for events of all sizes. Tonge Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Milton Creek Country Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Tonge Corner, we also cover Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Light matters for a long roast: around Tonge Corner, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get 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.
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Why choose a hog roast in Tonge Corner?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Tonge Corner
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
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Questions from Tonge Corner
Do you come out to small places like Tonge Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What meats can we have?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away