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Party Hog Roast in Paddock
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Paddock.
- Big family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Paddock?
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A summer party in Paddock stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Paddock, slow-roasted on site
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. Typical bookings include engagement parties and milestone birthdays, serving apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Paddock, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. 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 us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Paddock
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Cosmas and St Damian: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Paddock?
Charing station, about 3 miles west of the centre.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is our garden suitable?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Do you bring a gazebo?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Paddock
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Parties in Paddock: homes, halls and local tips
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Paddock. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Paddock are Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Guests arriving by train should know that Charing station, about 3 miles west, is the nearest station. Paddock is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your party could be at a house on Canterbury Road and Green Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Schools near Paddock include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Towns and villages near Paddock
Other occasions in Paddock
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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