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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Aylesham, Kent
Party hog roast in Aylesham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Party hog roast for Aylesham
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Party hog roast near Aylesham
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Aylesham, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, serving jacket potatoes, coleslaw and crackling.
In a place like Aylesham, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Common questions in Aylesham
Is Aylesham close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Aylesham?
Aylesham station, in Aylesham itself.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Is our garden suitable?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. Send us a picture.
Events we cater in Aylesham
Young and old enjoy it.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Aylesham, such as:
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Aylesham station serves Aylesham directly.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
Aylesham parties: what to know
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Aylesham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Aylesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Peter, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Among the historic houses close to Aylesham are Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Aylesham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover parties in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close to the house
- A spot well away from the house
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Aylesham
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Aylesham?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Aylesham
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Aylesham, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards