Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Harbledown
We bring a hog roast for your party to Harbledown and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Big family get-togethers
Planning an event in Harbledown?
Party hog roast in Harbledown, carved to order
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Popular choices include apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and big family get-togethers.
A country party near Harbledown is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A heads-up for next door
- A spot well away from the house
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Harbledown
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Harbledown: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Harbledown?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
What about kids?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
Can you cater in Harbledown?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Harbledown until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Harbledown parties: what to know
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Harbledown is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. Harbledown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
A green space like Whitehall Meadows is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For guests coming by train, Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in CT2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For parties just outside Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Harbledown include The Canterbury Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Harbledown
Children generally love it, with chicken as a backup.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Harbledown. Here are some of the most popular:
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A christening at St Michael and All Angels Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
Towns and villages near Harbledown
More for events in Harbledown
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away