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Party Hog Roast in Hollybushes
We bring a hog roast for your party to Hollybushes and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Naming ceremonies
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast in Hollybushes
Party hog roast in Hollybushes, slow-roasted on site
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. Whether it’s 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and retirement parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and crackling.
A country party near Hollybushes is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Hollybushes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Sunset in Hollybushes is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hollybushes parties: what to know
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Hollybushes and its neighbours for parties. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Cromers Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Among the historic houses close to Hollybushes are Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hollybushes, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Hollybushes, we also cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
Should I cook it myself?
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Places near Hollybushes
Other occasions in Hollybushes
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose party hog roast in Hollybushes?
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
People around Hollybushes book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Common questions in Hollybushes
Do you come out to small places like Hollybushes?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away