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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Doddington, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party to Doddington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast in Doddington
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
About our party hog roast in Doddington
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. Whether it is wedding anniversaries and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
Country parties near Doddington suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
For event organisers in Doddington
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Party venues around Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Doddington for parties and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Teynham station is about 4 miles away. Parks such as Doddington Place Gardens generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Doddington is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Doddington
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
People around Doddington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings and naming days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
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Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Sunset in Doddington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Doddington questions
Could you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Doddington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is our garden suitable?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Doddington
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards