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Party Hog Roast for Painters Ash
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Painters Ash. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Engagement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Family reunions
Party hog roast in Painters Ash
About our party hog roast in Painters Ash
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Whether it is christenings and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Around Painters Ash, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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.
FAQs for Painters Ash
Is Painters Ash close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you come to Painters Ash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Painters Ash and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
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Parties in Painters Ash: homes, halls and local tips
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Parties in Painters Ash are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Painters Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Painters Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in DA11 and DA13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Painters Ash on the A2, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater parties in Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (under half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
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.
What affects the price in Painters Ash
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Painters Ash get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away