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Hog Roast Catering in Winterbourne, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Winterbourne.
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A hog roast near Winterbourne
How our hog roast hire works in Winterbourne
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Winterbourne, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is gatherings after a funeral and big birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Winterbourne, 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset in Winterbourne is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Winterbourne
Is Winterbourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Winterbourne?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1 mile away.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s 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.
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About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Where the roaster can go in Winterbourne
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Winterbourne
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Winterbourne
For big gatherings in Winterbourne, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
PTAs at schools such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning a hog roast in Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Winterbourne and the surrounding area are covered for events. Winterbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For guests coming by train, Selling station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Winterbourne, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of ME13 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Winterbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Winterbourne hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards