Kent · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Northdown, Kent
Party hog roast in Northdown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big family get-togethers
Party hog roast for Northdown
Questions from Northdown
We’re gathering after a service at St Philip: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Northdown from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
About our party hog roast in Northdown
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. For neighbourhood parties and engagement parties, we can cook jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a place like Northdown, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Nearby places to Northdown
Other occasions in Northdown
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Northdown: homes, halls and local tips
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. We cater parties across Northdown and nearby. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south. Among the historic houses close to Northdown are Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater parties across CT9 and CT10. From Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking close to the house
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Northdown
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Who books party hog roast in Northdown?
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
Hosts in Northdown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Engagement celebrations
- Street parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Philip, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset in Northdown is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away