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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ash, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Ash? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Naming ceremonies
- Milestone birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
Slow-roasted pork in Ash
Why choose a hog roast in Ash?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How our party hog roast works in Ash
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Whether it is anniversary parties and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
A country party near Ash is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party. At midsummer, it is light in Ash until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Ash
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Ash parties: what to know
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Ash. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Ash are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the TN15 and DA3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (within half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add a dietary question to the invite
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
Common questions in Ash
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Ash too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to wash up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
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Perfect for your party in Ash
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Hosts in Ash book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Getting-engaged parties
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away