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Party Hog Roast in Ottinge
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Ottinge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties
Book a hog roast in Ottinge
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Ottinge
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About our party hog roast in Ottinge
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for garden parties and christenings.
In a small place like Ottinge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ottinge
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
FAQs for Ottinge
What’s the nearest station to Ottinge?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ottinge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Who books party hog roast in Ottinge?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Whatever the occasion in Ottinge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Family reunions
If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Ottinge
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Ottinge
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Ottinge and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south. Historic houses near Ottinge include Acrise Place (1.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Ottinge is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your party is on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Ottinge, we cover Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ottinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn parties in Ottinge get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ottinge
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards