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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Appledore, Kent
Party hog roast in Appledore: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Appledore
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Party hog roast in Appledore, carved to order
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Appledore suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset in Appledore is about 7:00pm; by December it’s about 3:50pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Appledore?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Appledore hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Why choose party hog roast in Appledore?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Appledore, such as:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions
- Retirement parties
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.9 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Appledore parties: what to know
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Appledore. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Appledore to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east. The coast is within about 6 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater parties across TN26. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Appledore
How far is Appledore from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How far ahead 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 will check.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Also near Appledore
More for events in Appledore
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away