Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Linton
We bring a hog roast for your party across Linton and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Engagement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Linton?
Linton parties: what to know
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Linton. Linton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Linton are Stoneacre (3.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If the day starts at St Nicholas Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Linton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (under half a mile north)
Party hog roast in Linton, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Whether it’s family reunions and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, jacket potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Linton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. For an evening party in Linton, think about light: 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.
- 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.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Other occasions in Linton
Events we cater in Linton
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
People around Linton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Wedding anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
- Getting-engaged parties
For party guests on the train, East Farleigh station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Linton
Can you cater after a service at St Nicholas Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
When do you start roasting?
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.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Linton hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away