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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Devil's Den, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Devil's Den.
- Family reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
A hog roast near Devil's Den
About our party hog roast in Devil's Den
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is leaving and retirement do’s and family reunions, we can cook crackling, jacket potatoes and apple sauce and more.
Country parties near Devil's Den suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Devil's Den: your questions answered
Is Devil's Den too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
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.
Places near Devil's Den
What else we do in Devil's Den
Party venues around Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties across Devil's Den and nearby, from gardens to fields. Devil's Den is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Devil's Den, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Why choose party hog roast in Devil's Den?
You get to enjoy your own party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Devil's Den:
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Devil's Den include Stoneacre (4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Devil's Den
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. A summer party in Devil's Den 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 garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Devil's Den, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away