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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Hawkenbury, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Hawkenbury? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
Party hog roast in Hawkenbury
Planning a party in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Hawkenbury. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Party hog roast near Hawkenbury
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. For 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and wedding anniversaries, we can cook coleslaw, hog roast rolls and crackling and more.
A country party near Hawkenbury is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Travel to Hawkenbury
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A spot well away from the house
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. 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 Hawkenbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Hawkenbury
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Whatever the occasion in Hawkenbury, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
FAQs for Hawkenbury
Is Hawkenbury close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hawkenbury?
Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to wash up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards