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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Acton, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Acton.
- Reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
A hog roast near Acton
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Party hog roast in Acton, carved to order
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement parties and big family get-togethers, with apple sauce, crackling and jacket potatoes.
A country party near Acton is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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Events we cater in Acton
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Acton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Acton, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Acton
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Acton
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Acton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Acton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Acton and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Planning a party in Acton
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Acton and the surrounding area are covered for parties. Acton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Acton to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Acton are Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
For parties in TN30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards