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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Horton Kirby, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party across Horton Kirby and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Garden parties
Slow-roasted pork in Horton Kirby
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Party hog roast in Horton Kirby, carved to order
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 often asked to cater leaving and retirement do’s and naming ceremonies, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and coleslaw.
A country party near Horton Kirby is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Horton Kirby
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books party hog roast in Horton Kirby?
You get to enjoy your own party.
Hosts in Horton Kirby book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings
- Engagement celebrations
- Family reunions
A christening at The Parish Church of Saint Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the roaster can go in Horton Kirby
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Horton Kirby
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
How it works
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. In Horton Kirby, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
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.
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.
Common questions in Horton Kirby
Is Horton Kirby too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Horton Kirby?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area.
Do we need cover?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Nearby places to Horton Kirby
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Party venues around Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Horton Kirby. Horton Kirby is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Horton Kirby to London (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Horton Kirby include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the DA4 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards