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Party Hog Roast in Headcorn
Party hog roast in Headcorn: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Headcorn?
Party hog roast in Headcorn, carved to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. We are often asked to cater milestone birthdays and engagement celebrations, with coleslaw, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
For a party in Headcorn, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn parties in Headcorn get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Headcorn hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Headcorn
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.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Headcorn. Headcorn is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Headcorn to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Headcorn, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Headcorn, we also cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
Other occasions in Headcorn
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A word with the neighbours
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A wet-weather plan for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Perfect for your party in Headcorn
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Headcorn, such as:
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Headcorn station is in Headcorn itself.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Headcorn
How far is Headcorn from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away