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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Park Wood, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party to Park Wood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Park Wood?
Events we cater in Park Wood
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Here’s what people in Park Wood most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary parties
Within reach of Park Wood are historic houses such as Stoneacre (1.3 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Party hog roast in Park Wood, carved to order
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’re not stuck in the kitchen. Whether it’s big birthday parties and summer parties in the garden, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and jacket potatoes for your guests.
In a place like Park Wood, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Places near Park Wood
Other occasions in Park Wood
Common questions in Park Wood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Travel to Park Wood
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Party venues around Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Park Wood for parties and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
A christening at St Martin's Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Thinking of a hog roast in Mote Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Park Wood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across ME15, ME17 and ME14 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Park Wood include the A274, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Park Wood we cover include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Park Wood include Senacre Technology College (less than half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn parties in Park Wood get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A word with the neighbours
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards