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Party Hog Roast for Lower Hartlip
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Lower Hartlip and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Lower Hartlip?
How our party hog roast works in Lower Hartlip
In Lower Hartlip, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and close and cul-de-sac parties, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and coleslaw for your guests.
Country parties near Lower Hartlip 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 will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Party venues around Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Lower Hartlip, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lower Hartlip to Canterbury (19 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Michael followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Parks such as Foxburrow Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Lower Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Lower Hartlip
Other occasions in Lower Hartlip
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Lower Hartlip
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Lower Hartlip, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Lower Hartlip
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Common questions in Lower Hartlip
Which station is closest to Lower Hartlip?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Lower Hartlip from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Who books party hog roast in Lower Hartlip?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lower Hartlip, including:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Lower Hartlip
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards