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Hog Roast Hire for Yorkletts
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Yorkletts. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Yorkletts
Hog roast hire in Yorkletts, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Yorkletts. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and salads, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthdays and weddings and receptions.
Somewhere like Yorkletts, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
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.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Common questions in Yorkletts
Which station is closest to Yorkletts?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Yorkletts?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Why choose a hog roast in Yorkletts?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late September evenings in Yorkletts lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast in Yorkletts
Yorkletts is about 2 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Yorkletts, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Yorkletts is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A green space like Foxes Cross Bottom is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Yorkletts is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in CT5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Ford Walk, Glen Walk and Coombe Walk, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Yorkletts, we also cover Denstroude (1 mile south-east), Honey Hill (2 miles south-east), Whitstable (2 miles north-east), Blean (2 miles south-east) and Radfall (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Faversham (5 miles west), Herne Bay (6 miles north-east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or CT5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Yorkletts
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Whatever the occasion in Yorkletts, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
PTAs at schools such as The Whitstable School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards