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Party Hog Roast in Brabourne
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Brabourne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Engagement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
Party hog roast in Brabourne
How our party hog roast works in Brabourne
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Brabourne, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
A country party near Brabourne is perfect for 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, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Brabourne questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Brabourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Evening parties in Brabourne need a little planning: it’s 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.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Brabourne
Young and old enjoy it.
However big or small the event in Brabourne, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Street parties
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Brabourne are Westenhanger Castle (3.3 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
Nearby places to Brabourne
More for events in Brabourne
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
For event organisers in Brabourne
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Where the roaster can go in Brabourne
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Brabourne hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Party venues around Brabourne
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in Brabourne? We cover the whole area. Brabourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east. If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Brabourne is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). The countryside around Brabourne includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away