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Party Hog Roast in Lower Hardres
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Lower Hardres. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Lower Hardres?
Party hog roast near Lower Hardres
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and jacket potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for naming ceremonies and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Lower Hardres suit 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’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
FAQs for Lower Hardres
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A heads-up for next door
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn parties in Lower Hardres get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Lower Hardres
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Here’s what people in Lower Hardres most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Wedding anniversaries
- Reunions
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Party venues around Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Lower Hardres, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Lower Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Guests arriving by train should know that Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hardres, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Lower Hardres we cover include Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lower Hardres includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away