Kent · England
Party Hog Roast in Dartford
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Dartford. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Dartford?
Party hog roast in Dartford, carved to order
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. We’re frequently asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and leaving and retirement do’s, serving jacket potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In a town like Dartford, a garden party with a hog roast is a classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden is small. We need a level spot away from the house. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Parking close to the house
- A step-free way into the garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Dartford
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Hosts in Dartford book us for parties of all sizes. Dartford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Central Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dartford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13, so your party can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A2 and A206 close by, Dartford is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Dartford, we also cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Places near Dartford
What else we do in Dartford
Events we cater in Dartford
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.8 miles west) and Red House (4.1 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Evening parties in Dartford need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dartford hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Dartford
Could you cook in Central Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards