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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Lydden, Kent
Party hog roast in Lydden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Lydden
Party hog roast in Lydden, slow-roasted on site
In Lydden, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. Whether it’s ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and close and cul-de-sac parties, we can cook apple sauce, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Country parties near Lydden suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Lydden
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Here’s what people in Lydden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Retirement parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Big family get-togethers
- Garden parties
If you had Sladden Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Places near Lydden
What else we do in Lydden
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Lydden
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Lydden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lydden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you bring a gazebo?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Why choose a hog roast in Lydden?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
Planning a party in Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Lydden. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lydden to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover parties in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lydden includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A summer party in Lydden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards