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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Benenden, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Benenden and across Kent.
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a hog roast in Benenden
How our party hog roast works in Benenden
After a christening near Benenden, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. Typical bookings include big family get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, with hog roast rolls, crackling and jacket potatoes.
In a small place like Benenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Occasions we serve in Benenden
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Benenden:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wedding anniversaries
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
Parties in Benenden: homes, halls and local tips
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover parties in Benenden, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Benenden to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
A christening at Church of St George followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Benenden, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Whether your party is on The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Benenden on the B2086, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (under half a mile south)
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
For event organisers in Benenden
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Towns and villages near Benenden
What else we do in Benenden
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Benenden is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. 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, with everything listed.
Why Benenden hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Benenden
How far is Benenden from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up.
Do you cover Benenden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Benenden and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards