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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Hoppers Corner, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Hoppers Corner and across Kent.
- Wedding anniversaries
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Party hog roast for Hoppers Corner
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Party hog roast near Hoppers Corner
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. We’re often asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and reunions, with coleslaw, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near Hoppers Corner suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hoppers Corner
Other occasions in Hoppers Corner
Common questions in Hoppers Corner
Could you cook in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Hoppers Corner close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Evening parties in Hoppers Corner need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Parties in Hoppers Corner: homes, halls and local tips
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Hoppers Corner, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Hoppers Corner is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across ME15 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Lower Road and Charlton Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Hoppers Corner
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hoppers Corner, including:
- Family reunions
- Engagement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.9 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away