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Hog Roast Catering in West End, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in West End.
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in West End
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How our hog roast hire works in West End
People book a hog roast in West End for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Whether it is festive gatherings and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like West End, 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 firm, level ground matters most. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in West End. Late September evenings in West End lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
FAQs for West End
Is West End close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
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.
Who books hog roast hire in West End?
There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near West End, such as:
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes
After a service at St Peter, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why West End hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in West End
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
West End: venues, access and local tips
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around West End suit a hog roast. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Thornden Wood Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of West End, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to West End we cover include Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near West End include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Share And Coulter Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards