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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Kingsdown, Kent
Party hog roast in Kingsdown: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big family get-togethers
Party hog roast in Kingsdown
Party hog roast in Kingsdown, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Whether it is reunions and neighbourhood parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and coleslaw and more.
In a place like Kingsdown, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset in Kingsdown is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Hosting a hog roast party in Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Kingsdown suit a hog roast. Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsdown to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Walmer station is about 1.3 miles away. Within reach of Kingsdown are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (1 mile north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 3 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a party in a garden on King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Schools near Kingsdown include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Kingsdown
We are gathering after a service at St. John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do we need cover?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Occasions we serve in Kingsdown
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
People around Kingsdown book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. John the Evangelist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Kingsdown
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Towns and villages near Kingsdown
Other occasions in Kingsdown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away