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Hog Roast Catering in Woodnesborough, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Woodnesborough and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire in Woodnesborough
Hog roast hire in Woodnesborough, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and clubhouse events.
Somewhere as small as Woodnesborough, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Woodnesborough questions
Can you do a hog roast in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Woodnesborough?
Yes, Woodnesborough is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Parking near the spot
- Access for our equipment, without steps
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
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Bringing a hog roast to Woodnesborough
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Woodnesborough, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Woodnesborough to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Woodnesborough include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you had Ham Fen in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Woodnesborough is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in CT13, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Woodnesborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Around midsummer it stays light in Woodnesborough until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Why choose hog roast hire in Woodnesborough?
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Woodnesborough, such as:
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Places near Woodnesborough
More for events in Woodnesborough
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards