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Party Hog Roast in Monk's Hill
We bring a hog roast for your party across Monk's Hill and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big family get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Slow-roasted pork in Monk's Hill
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
Party hog roast in Monk's Hill, carved to order
After a christening near Monk's Hill, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. We serve hog roast rolls, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for getting-engaged parties and wedding anniversaries.
A country party near Monk's Hill is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
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Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Monk's Hill are part of our patch. Monk's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Monk's Hill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on The Cut and Smarden Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Monk's Hill hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Monk's Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Monk's Hill?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Monk's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What affects the price in Monk's Hill
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books party hog roast in Monk's Hill?
Young and old enjoy it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk's Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
- Retirement parties
- Reunions
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Monk's Hill
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. A summer party in Monk's Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away