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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Platt's Heath, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party to Platt's Heath and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Getting-engaged parties
Planning an event in Platt's Heath?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Platt's Heath, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Party hog roast in Platt's Heath, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Popular choices include crackling, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for family reunions and summer parties in the garden.
Near Platt's Heath, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Places near Platt's Heath
Other occasions in Platt's Heath
Why choose party hog roast in Platt's Heath?
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Platt's Heath, such as:
- Christenings
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
Among the historic houses close to Platt's Heath are Leeds Castle (3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Platt's Heath, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Platt's Heath, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Lenham station is about 1.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over ME17 and the streets around it. From School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Platt's Heath, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Platt's Heath?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
For event organisers in Platt's Heath
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently 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.
FAQs for Platt's Heath
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.
Do you come out to small places like Platt's Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards