Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Charing
We bring a hog roast for your party across Charing and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a hog roast in Charing
About our party hog roast in Charing
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and family reunions, with rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and apple sauce.
In a place like Charing, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Charing questions
Is Charing close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Charing?
Charing station, in Charing itself.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Occasions we serve in Charing
Young and old enjoy it.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Charing, such as:
- Garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
Within reach of Charing are historic houses such as Godinton House (3.9 miles south-east) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.7 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Places near Charing
What else we do in Charing
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For an evening party in Charing, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
Parties in Charing: homes, halls and local tips
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties across Charing and nearby. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charing station is in Charing itself. If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over TN27. Local streets include The High Street, Market Place and Station Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away