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Party Hog Roast for Postling
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Postling.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Party hog roast in Postling
Party hog roast in Postling, slow-roasted on site
In Postling, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. Typical bookings include 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and neighbourhood parties, with hog roast rolls, coleslaw and apple sauce.
A country party near Postling is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Postling
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Postling book us for parties of all sizes. Postling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Postling to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south. Historic houses near Postling include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.6 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postling, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your party is in CT21, we can roast on site for your guests. For parties just outside Postling, we cover Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Postling includes Tolsford Hill.
Occasions we serve in Postling
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
However big or small the event in Postling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary and St Radegund, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
More for events in Postling
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party. In Postling, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Postling
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. A photo helps.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Postling?
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Postling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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