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Party Hog Roast for Marden Thorn
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Marden Thorn. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Engagement parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
A hog roast near Marden Thorn
How our party hog roast works in Marden Thorn
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. We are often asked to cater wedding anniversaries and street parties, with crackling, apple sauce and coleslaw.
In a small place like Marden Thorn, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Common questions in Marden Thorn
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Marden Thorn too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will tell you if it works.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party in Marden Thorn. For an evening party in Marden Thorn, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A word with the neighbours
- A step-free way into the garden
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Parties in Marden Thorn: homes, halls and local tips
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Marden Thorn book us for parties of all sizes. Marden Thorn is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Marden Thorn to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Marden Thorn is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN12 and the streets around it. From Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Marden Thorn we cover include Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Occasions we serve in Marden Thorn
You get to enjoy your own party.
However big or small the event in Marden Thorn, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Marden station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- 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
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Nearby places to Marden Thorn
Other occasions in Marden Thorn
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards