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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Deal, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Deal.
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Deal
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party. By late September, sunset in Deal is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Deal, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Deal suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and family reunions, we can cook hog roast rolls, apple sauce and jacket potatoes and more.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Deal frequently happen at home or in a local hall. A hog roast suits both, as long as there is space outside. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
Who books party hog roast in Deal?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Deal. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Parks such as Betteshanger Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Hosting a hog roast party in Deal
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Deal and its neighbours for parties. Deal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Deal to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Within reach of Deal are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (1.2 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If guests are coming by rail, Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Near the coast, within about a mile, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater parties across the CT14 postcode area. Local streets include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Deal is on the A258 and B2056, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Deal, we also cover Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Local schools include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Brickmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Deal
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about children’s portions
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Towns and villages near Deal
What else we do in Deal
FAQs for Deal
Can you cater after a service at St Saviour's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Betteshanger Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards