Kent · England
Party Hog Roast in Hawkinge
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Hawkinge.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Hawkinge
How our party hog roast works in Hawkinge
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We serve hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for leaving and retirement do’s and naming ceremonies.
For a party in Hawkinge, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. Sunset in Hawkinge is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Hawkinge
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hawkinge, such as:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
After a christening at a church like St Luke's, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Questions from Hawkinge
We’re gathering after a service at St Luke's: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is our garden suitable?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Where the roaster can go in Hawkinge
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Party venues around Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Hawkinge. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Hawkinge include Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Guests arriving by train should know that Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station. Hawkinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hawkinge we cover include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Mayfly pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Hawkinge
What else we do in Hawkinge
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards