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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Chartham Hatch. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings and naming days
Slow-roasted pork in Chartham Hatch
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Party hog roast near Chartham Hatch
For a christening or naming day in Chartham Hatch, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. We serve rotisserie chicken, crackling and jacket potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and family reunions.
Near Chartham Hatch, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
FAQs for Chartham Hatch
Can you do a hog roast in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Chartham Hatch too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do we need to wash up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you cover Chartham Hatch?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Chartham Hatch parties: what to know
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Chartham Hatch. Chartham Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 1 mile south. A green space like No Man's Orchard is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham Hatch, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Chartham Hatch we cover include Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chartham Hatch include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west)
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The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party. In Chartham Hatch, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Chartham Hatch
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why choose party hog roast in Chartham Hatch?
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chartham Hatch, including:
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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