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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Postling Green, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Postling Green.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Postling Green?
Why choose a hog roast in Postling Green?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How our party hog roast works in Postling Green
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. For getting-engaged parties and leaving and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and coleslaw.
A country party near Postling Green is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Postling Green
Can you roast near the sea around Postling Green?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Postling Green?
Westenhanger station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Towns and villages near Postling Green
What else we do in Postling Green
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Postling Green until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Party venues around Postling Green
Postling Green is about 5 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Postling Green book us for parties of all sizes. Postling Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Postling Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
A green space like Poulton Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Within reach of Postling Green are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Postling Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Aldington (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-west), Bonnington (1 mile west), Clap Hill (1 mile north-west) and Aldington Frith (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Hythe (5 miles east) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Postling Green include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (1 mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re 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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards