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Party Hog Roast for Herne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Herne and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties
- Reunions
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Herne
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evening parties in Herne need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Party hog roast in Herne, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll check it with you. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and retirement celebrations, serving coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
For a party in Herne, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Places near Herne
Other occasions in Herne
Why choose a hog roast in Herne?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Herne
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
For event organisers in Herne
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning a party in Herne
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover parties in Herne. Herne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 1.2 miles away. A christening at Church of St Martin followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT6, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For parties just outside Herne, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Why choose party hog roast in Herne?
There is very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Herne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
If you had Curtis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
Herne: your questions answered
How far is Herne from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will tell you if it works.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards