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Party Hog Roast in Eccles
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Eccles and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Eccles
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Party hog roast in Eccles, slow-roasted on site
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. We’re frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and jacket potatoes.
Near Eccles, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Eccles hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Eccles
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A heads-up for next door
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. A summer party in Eccles stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? 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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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Think about children’s portions
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Common questions in Eccles
Is Eccles close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Eccles parties: what to know
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover Eccles and its neighbours for parties. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, New Hythe station is about 1.1 miles away. Eccles is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away