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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Penenden Heath, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your party in Penenden Heath? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Penenden Heath
Occasions we serve in Penenden Heath
You get to enjoy your own party.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Maidstone East station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Party hog roast near Penenden Heath
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. We are often asked to cater garden parties and engagement celebrations, serving crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
Parties around Penenden Heath are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A hog roast fits right in. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Penenden Heath
Penenden Heath is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Penenden Heath is well within our area for parties. Penenden Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Vinters Valley Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Penenden Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Rock Road, Byron Road and Knowle Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Penenden Heath sits on or near the A249, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Penenden Heath, we cover Foley Park (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Penenden Heath include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hollybush Public House (0.5 miles west)
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. A summer party in Penenden Heath stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Penenden Heath
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Penenden Heath questions
Which station is closest to Penenden Heath?
Maidstone East station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's Church?
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’ll gather.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What affects the price in Penenden Heath
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Travel to Penenden Heath
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Where the roaster can go in Penenden Heath
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Penenden Heath
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away