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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Fir Toll, Kent
Party hog roast in Fir Toll: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Christenings
Book a hog roast in Fir Toll
How our party hog roast works in Fir Toll
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and retirement celebrations.
Near Fir Toll, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For an evening party in Fir Toll, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Fir Toll: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Fir Toll?
Pluckley station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Fir Toll from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will tell you if it works.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you come to Fir Toll?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Fir Toll and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What affects the price in Fir Toll
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Fir Toll
What else we do in Fir Toll
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Party venues around Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Fir Toll and the surrounding area. Fir Toll is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Fir Toll to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Among the historic houses close to Fir Toll are Godinton House (3.6 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Wherever your party is in TN27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fir Toll
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about children’s portions
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Perfect for your party in Fir Toll
There’s very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Here’s what people in Fir Toll most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Big family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement celebrations
Guests arriving by train should know that Pluckley station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards