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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ash, Kent
Party hog roast in Ash: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
Party hog roast for Ash
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
About our party hog roast in Ash
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Ash, then carve at the time you choose, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we are often booked for anniversary parties and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Ash, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Sunset in Ash is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Ash, whatever the venue. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Nicholas followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, Sandwich station is about 2.8 miles away.
We cater parties across the CT3 postcode area. Whether your party is on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Ash includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Ash
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Ash from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if things run late?
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.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A spot well away from the house
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards