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Party Hog Roast in Halfway Houses
We bring a hog roast for your party to Halfway Houses and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
A hog roast near Halfway Houses
How our party hog roast works in Halfway Houses
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and wedding anniversaries, with coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Parties around Halfway Houses are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of party. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party in Halfway Houses. Evening parties in Halfway Houses need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Occasions we serve in Halfway Houses
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
In Halfway Houses and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Naming ceremonies
For party guests on the train, Queenborough station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Halfway Houses
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Halfway Houses: your questions answered
How far is Halfway Houses from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you cover Halfway Houses?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Halfway Houses and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hosting a hog roast party in Halfway Houses
Halfway Houses is about 1 mile west of Minster, in Kent. We cater parties across Halfway Houses and nearby. Halfway Houses is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Barton's Point Coastal Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Parties anywhere in ME12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Power Station Road, Holmside Avenue and Labworth Close, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Queenborough (1 mile west), Sheerness (1 mile north-west), Rushenden (2 miles south-west), Blue Town (2 miles north-west) and Grain (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles south), Whitstable (12 miles south-east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Queenborough Guildhall Museum (1.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (4.2 miles south).
- Schools near Halfway Houses include Leigh Academy Minster (less than half a mile east) and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Halfway Houses
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
More for events in Halfway Houses
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away