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Party Hog Roast in Lynsore Bottom
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Lynsore Bottom. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
A hog roast near Lynsore Bottom
How our party hog roast works in Lynsore Bottom
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. Whether it is christenings and naming days and wedding anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Lynsore Bottom, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. A summer party in Lynsore Bottom stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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FAQs for Lynsore Bottom
Which station is closest to Lynsore Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
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
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Lynsore Bottom
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lynsore Bottom and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
- Christenings
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
Parties in Lynsore Bottom: homes, halls and local tips
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lynsore Bottom and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent.
For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 4.2 miles away. Thinking of a hog roast in Jumping Downs? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lynsore Bottom, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the CT4 postcode area. For parties just outside Lynsore Bottom, we cover Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
Where the roaster can go in Lynsore Bottom
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away