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Hog Roast Catering in Westwood, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Westwood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Work summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Westwood?
How our hog roast hire works in Westwood
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Westwood. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. For big birthdays and anniversaries and community events, we can cook coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In a rural place like Westwood, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which usually keeps the cost down. 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 with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Places near Westwood
What else we do in Westwood
Bringing a hog roast to Westwood
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast in Westwood? We cover the whole area. Westwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westwood, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT4. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books hog roast hire in Westwood?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Westwood, such as:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
Thinking of a hog roast in Jumping Downs? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For event organisers in Westwood
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Westwood questions
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards