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Party Hog Roast in Hemsted
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 Hemsted.
- Christenings
- Getting-engaged parties
- Family reunions
Party hog roast for Hemsted
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Party hog roast near Hemsted
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. We serve hog roast rolls, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for christenings and getting-engaged parties.
Country parties near Hemsted suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Events we cater in Hemsted
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hemsted, including:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Naming ceremonies
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Questions from Hemsted
Can you roast near the sea around Hemsted?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do we need cover?
We bring cover for the roaster; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
What affects the price in Hemsted
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn parties in Hemsted get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Hosting a hog roast party in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in Hemsted? We can help. Hemsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hemsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Hemsted
Other occasions in Hemsted
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close to the house
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hemsted
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away