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Party Hog Roast for Lullingstone
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Lullingstone and across Kent.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
Slow-roasted pork in Lullingstone
Party hog roast in Lullingstone, slow-roasted on site
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater getting-engaged parties and back-garden get-togethers.
Country parties near Lullingstone suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A word with the neighbours
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lullingstone
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Lullingstone until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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 don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Lullingstone
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Lullingstone parties: what to know
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. Lullingstone is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lullingstone to London (16 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Parks such as Raspberry Hall Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Lullingstone is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the DA4 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (under half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Lullingstone includes The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Common questions in Lullingstone
Is Lullingstone close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of Saint Botolph?
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. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What about kids?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards