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Party Hog Roast for Pett Bottom
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Pett Bottom and across Kent.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom parties: what to know
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Pett Bottom book us for parties of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent.
If guests are coming by rail, Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pett Bottom, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Pett Bottom we cover include Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (within half a mile south-east)
How our party hog roast works in Pett Bottom
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. We serve rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for naming ceremonies and wedding anniversaries.
Country parties near Pett Bottom suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Pett Bottom: your questions answered
Is Pett Bottom too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater in Pett Bottom?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Pett Bottom and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What affects the price in Pett Bottom
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Pett Bottom
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Pett Bottom, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Pett Bottom, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Pett Bottom
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Why choose party hog roast in Pett Bottom?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
However big or small the event in Pett Bottom, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
- Reunions
- Anniversary parties
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards