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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Dungate, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Dungate and the surrounding area.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Reunions
Party hog roast for Dungate
Party venues around Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Dungate and its neighbours for parties. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.6 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Catherine, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dungate, 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. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Party hog roast in Dungate, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Dungate suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. We serve apple sauce, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and big family get-togethers.
Country parties near Dungate suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Dungate questions
Which station is closest to Dungate?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Dungate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in Dungate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dungate and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What affects the price in Dungate
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Dungate
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evening parties in Dungate need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Dungate
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Dungate
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Where the roaster can go in Dungate
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A heads-up for next door
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Dungate hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away