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Party Hog Roast for Allington
Party hog roast in Allington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family reunions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
A hog roast near Allington
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, it’s light in Allington until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
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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Party hog roast near Allington
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We are often asked to cater christenings and naming days and retirement celebrations, with jacket potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
In a place like Allington, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose party hog roast in Allington?
Young and old enjoy it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
For party guests on the train, Barming station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Parties in Allington: homes, halls and local tips
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Allington. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If you had Whatman Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. If the day starts at St. Nicholas' Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Allington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in ME16, ME20 and ME14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your party is on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Allington include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Common questions in Allington
Can you cater after a service at St. Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Allington?
Barming station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards