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Party Hog Roast for Erriottwood
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Erriottwood. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthday parties
A hog roast near Erriottwood
Party hog roast in Erriottwood, slow-roasted on site
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. For christenings and naming days and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Erriottwood is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Erriottwood
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Events we cater in Erriottwood
Children normally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Erriottwood, such as:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Erriottwood
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Erriottwood parties: what to know
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Erriottwood is well within our area for parties. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Erriottwood to Canterbury (13 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Erriottwood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over ME9. Local streets include Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Erriottwood, we also cover Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
Erriottwood questions
Which station is closest to Erriottwood?
Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
More for events in Erriottwood
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Think about children’s portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Sunset in Erriottwood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards