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Party Hog Roast in Pested
We bring a hog roast for your party across Pested and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Pested?
Hosting a hog roast party in Pested
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Pested book us for parties of all sizes. Pested is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Pested to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Pested include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Pested is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For parties just outside Pested, we cover Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
Party hog roast near Pested
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. On the menu are jacket potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for wedding anniversaries and street parties.
Near Pested, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Nearby places to Pested
What else we do in Pested
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For an evening party in Pested, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Pested
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Pested: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Pested?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about kids?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who books party hog roast in Pested?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pested and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away