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Hog Roast Catering in Upper Harbledown, Kent
Hog roast hire in Upper Harbledown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Harbledown
Perfect for your event in Upper Harbledown
For big gatherings in Upper Harbledown, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Harbledown:
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St. Gabriel, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Hog roast hire in Upper Harbledown, carved to order
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Whether it is sports clubs and societies and weddings and receptions, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Upper Harbledown, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
A hog roast in Upper Harbledown: local details
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Harbledown. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent.
Parks such as No Man's Orchard typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles of Upper Harbledown, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in CT2, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Upper Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Upper Harbledown
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Your questions about a hog roast in Upper Harbledown
Is Upper Harbledown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Upper Harbledown?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
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.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Upper Harbledown is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upper Harbledown
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Places near Upper Harbledown
Also in Upper Harbledown
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards