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Party Hog Roast for Lynsted
We bring a hog roast for your party to Lynsted and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Street parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast in Lynsted
Hosting a hog roast party in Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Lynsted, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Lynsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lynsted to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Lynsted is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Lynsted we cover include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Party hog roast near Lynsted
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. We serve apple sauce, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and back-garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Lynsted, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lynsted
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Questions from Lynsted
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Lynsted from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
For event organisers in Lynsted
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invite
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
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.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Lynsted, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Lynsted
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Whatever the occasion in Lynsted, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Naming ceremonies
Within reach of Lynsted are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
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More for events in Lynsted
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away