Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Brookland
We bring a hog roast for your party to Brookland and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast in Brookland
Planning a party in Brookland
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Brookland is well within our area for parties. Brookland is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Brookland to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Augustine's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 6 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in TN29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Brookland, we also cover Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Party hog roast in Brookland, slow-roasted on site
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. Your guests will smell it from the street. For naming ceremonies and reunions, we can cook apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Brookland, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A heads-up for next door
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Brookland
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
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.
Questions from Brookland
Is Brookland too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at St Augustine's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Brookland
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
However big or small the event in Brookland, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Garden parties
- Anniversary parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Brookland
Also in Brookland
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. A summer party in Brookland stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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