Kent · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Parkgate, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Parkgate.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Big family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Parkgate
About our party hog roast in Parkgate
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include engagement parties and street parties, with coleslaw, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Parkgate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll 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.
Planning a party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parkgate and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Wattle Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN30. Your party could be at a house on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
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Where the roaster can go in Parkgate
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A word with the neighbours
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Parkgate
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Parkgate
Can you do a hog roast in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Parkgate close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater in Parkgate?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. A summer party in Parkgate 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.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Perfect for your party in Parkgate
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
In Parkgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Parkgate are Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. 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
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away