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Party Hog Roast in Oversland
We bring a hog roast for your party across Oversland and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Oversland?
How our party hog roast works in Oversland
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Typical bookings include christenings and reunions, serving crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Oversland, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. For an evening party in Oversland, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Oversland
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
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. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Oversland
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A heads-up for next door
- A step-free way into the garden
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
Places near Oversland
Also in Oversland
Perfect for your party in Oversland
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Oversland and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
If you had Mount Ephraim Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Hosting a hog roast party in Oversland
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Oversland. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Oversland, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. That could mean a party in a garden on Dunkirk Road and South Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
FAQs for Oversland
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Oversland close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. A photo helps.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cover Oversland?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Oversland and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away