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Hog Roast Catering in Upton, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Upton.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
- Community events
Book a hog roast in Upton
Hog roast hire in Upton, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Upton: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
Around Upton, bookings are frequently at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Upton
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Parking near the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Planning an evening hog roast in Upton? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Upton
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Upton
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
How far is Upton from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Planning a hog roast in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Upton suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Upton Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Upton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across CT10, CT11 and CT12. That could mean an event in a garden on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Upton on the A255, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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