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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Goodnestone, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Goodnestone. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Party hog roast in Goodnestone
Party hog roast in Goodnestone, slow-roasted on site
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. We serve apple sauce, jacket potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for christenings and retirement celebrations.
Near Goodnestone, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Occasions we serve in Goodnestone
Children usually love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Goodnestone, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Goodnestone include Goodnestone Park (within half a mile south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
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How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Goodnestone until about 9:15pm, 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.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Goodnestone, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
A christening at Church of the Holy Cross followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
What affects the price in Goodnestone
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Goodnestone
How far is Goodnestone from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Goodnestone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A word with the neighbours
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards