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Party Hog Roast for Rabbit's Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Rabbit's Cross.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a hog roast in Rabbit's Cross
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Party hog roast in Rabbit's Cross, slow-roasted on site
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and reunions, with crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Rabbit's Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Common questions in Rabbit's Cross
Which station is closest to Rabbit's Cross?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
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.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, it’s light in Rabbit's Cross until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Why choose party hog roast in Rabbit's Cross?
Young and old enjoy it.
People around Rabbit's Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
- Summer parties in the garden
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
For event organisers in Rabbit's Cross
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Hosting a hog roast party in Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Rabbit's Cross. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Within reach of Rabbit's Cross are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Rabbit's Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME17, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
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Also in Rabbit's Cross
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away