Kent · England
Party Hog Roast in Lydd
We bring a hog roast for your party across Lydd and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Anniversary parties
- Big family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Lydd
Occasions we serve in Lydd
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
In Lydd and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Street parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Party hog roast near Lydd
After a christening near Lydd, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. For big birthday parties and reunions, we can cook jacket potatoes, apple sauce and crackling.
Around Lydd, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Hosting a hog roast party in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Lydd is well within our area for parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B2075, Lydd is easy for us to reach for your party. If your venue is just outside Lydd, we also cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Lydd
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A heads-up for next door
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lydd
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Lydd
Is Lydd close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Sunset in Lydd is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Lydd
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
More for events in Lydd
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards