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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Boxley, Kent
Party hog roast in Boxley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Engagement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Boxley
Party hog roast in Boxley, carved to order
After a christening near Boxley, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. Popular choices include crackling, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
Country parties near Boxley suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Boxley
Is Boxley close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in The Larches?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Boxley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Nearby places to Boxley
What else we do in Boxley
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Boxley
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening parties in Boxley need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Boxley
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Boxley, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boxley to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Maidstone East station is about 2.2 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Boxley are Stoneacre (4 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boxley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Boxley, we also cover Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Boxley include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (less than half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards