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Hog Roast Catering in Westwood, Kent
Hog roast hire in Westwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Westwood
Hog roast hire in Westwood, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Westwood, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and clubhouse events, we will put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Around Westwood, bookings are frequently at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Planning an evening hog roast in Westwood? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Westwood
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are 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’ll keep you both updated.
Planning a hog roast in Westwood
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Westwood suit a hog roast. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Westwood are Quex Park (2.9 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west. The coast is within about 2 miles of Westwood, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Wherever your event is in CT9 and CT10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Westwood include the A254, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Orb pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
Also in Westwood
Your questions about a hog roast in Westwood
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Westwood?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Events we cater in Westwood
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Westwood: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Westwood, including:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards