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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Boughton Aluph, Kent
Party hog roast in Boughton Aluph: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Engagement celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Boughton Aluph
About our party hog roast in Boughton Aluph
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and neighbourhood parties, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Near Boughton Aluph, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Boughton Aluph
Is Boughton Aluph close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Towns and villages near Boughton Aluph
Other occasions in Boughton Aluph
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Who books party hog roast in Boughton Aluph?
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Boughton Aluph:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Within reach of Boughton Aluph are historic houses such as Godinton House (4.2 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Party venues around Boughton Aluph
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Boughton Aluph, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east. A christening at All Saints’ Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Aluph, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Boughton Aluph include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
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.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. A summer party in Boughton Aluph stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away