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Party Hog Roast for Hawthorn
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Hawthorn.
- Reunions
- Wedding anniversaries
- Christenings
Slow-roasted pork in Hawthorn
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We get there early to start the roast, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Party hog roast near Hawthorn
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Hawthorn, then carve at the time you choose, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include crackling, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and summer parties in the garden.
A country party near Hawthorn is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Also near Hawthorn
Other occasions in Hawthorn
Occasions we serve in Hawthorn
Young and old enjoy it.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hawthorn, including:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
A green space like Bishopstone Cliffs is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Hawthorn: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Hawthorn?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you cover Hawthorn?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot well away from the house
- A heads-up for next door
- 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’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hawthorn
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. A summer party in Hawthorn stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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 space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Hawthorn
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Hosting a hog roast party in Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Hawthorn, whatever the venue. Hawthorn is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
For parties in CT6 and CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Hawthorn on the A299, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Hawthorn, we also cover Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Hawthorn includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
For event organisers in Hawthorn
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards