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Party Hog Roast for Boughton Malherbe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Boughton Malherbe and across Kent.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement parties
- Naming ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Boughton Malherbe
Party hog roast in Boughton Malherbe, carved to order
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement parties and street parties, serving a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Boughton Malherbe
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Here’s what people in Boughton Malherbe most often book a hog roast for:
- Family reunions
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
If you had Kiln Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Boughton Malherbe is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Boughton Malherbe is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Boughton Malherbe we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Boughton Malherbe
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boughton Malherbe
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Common questions in Boughton Malherbe
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Boughton Malherbe?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Boughton Malherbe?
Yes, Boughton Malherbe is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
- 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