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Party Hog Roast in East Malling
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in East Malling.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in East Malling?
How our party hog roast works in East Malling
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. Whether it is naming ceremonies and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and jacket potatoes for your guests.
Parties around East Malling are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of party. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why East Malling hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near East Malling
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Hosting a hog roast party in East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in East Malling. East Malling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Malling to London (about 27 miles away).
Within reach of East Malling are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a hog roast in Ditton Quarry? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
For parties in ME19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to East Malling we cover include Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (under half a mile south) and The Malling School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in East Malling
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Ditton Quarry?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Perfect for your party in East Malling
Children normally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near East Malling, including:
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
If the day starts at Church of St James, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, it’s light in East Malling until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards