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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Badlesmere, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Badlesmere.
- Garden parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
Party hog roast for Badlesmere
Party hog roast in Badlesmere, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. For reunions and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce and more.
Country parties near Badlesmere suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Badlesmere is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Badlesmere
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Badlesmere?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
For event organisers in Badlesmere
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Badlesmere parties: what to know
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Badlesmere? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Leonard followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Guests arriving by train should know that Selling station is about 2.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Badlesmere, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
What affects the price in Badlesmere
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Badlesmere, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away