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Party Hog Roast in Keycol
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Keycol. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Keycol?
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
How our party hog roast works in Keycol
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include reunions and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving jacket potatoes, coleslaw and apple sauce.
In a small place like Keycol, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Why choose party hog roast in Keycol?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
However big or small the event in Keycol, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
If the day starts at Church of St Bartholomew, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Keycol
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening parties in Keycol need a little planning: 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.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A word with the neighbours
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Parking close to the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Keycol
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Keycol
Is Keycol close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Keycol?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Keycol parties: what to know
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Keycol is well within our area for parties. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local halls and clubs near Keycol can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space for the roaster. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles west. Keycol is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Keycol we cover include Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (1 mile west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards