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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ickham, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your party in Ickham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
A hog roast near Ickham
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
How our party hog roast works in Ickham
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. For christenings and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we can cook coleslaw, jacket potatoes and crackling and more.
In a small place like Ickham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Parties in Ickham: homes, halls and local tips
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Ickham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ickham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Ickham include Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For parties just outside Ickham, we cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Ickham
Other occasions in Ickham
Events we cater in Ickham
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
People around Ickham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Christenings
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For an evening party in Ickham, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Ickham
Which station is closest to Ickham?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ickham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
Can you cater in Ickham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ickham and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards