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Party Hog Roast for Henhurst
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Henhurst.
- Naming ceremonies
- Wedding anniversaries
- Neighbourhood parties
Slow-roasted pork in Henhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Party hog roast in Henhurst, slow-roasted on site
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and christenings and naming days, with apple sauce, coleslaw and crackling.
A country party near Henhurst is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Henhurst
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
FAQs for Henhurst
Which station is closest to Henhurst?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Events we cater in Henhurst
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Henhurst, including:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening parties in Henhurst need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
More for events in Henhurst
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planning a party in Henhurst
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in Henhurst? We can help. Henhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Henhurst are historic houses such as Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south.
We cover parties in every part of the DA12 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards