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Party Hog Roast for Ram Lane
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Ram Lane.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Garden parties
- Retirement parties
A hog roast near Ram Lane
Party hog roast in Ram Lane, slow-roasted on site
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. For neighbourhood parties and family reunions, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
Country parties near Ram Lane suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Events we cater in Ram Lane
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
However big or small the event in Ram Lane, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Garden parties
- Anniversary parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Ram Lane
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Evening parties in Ram Lane need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Common questions in Ram Lane
Do you come out to small places like Ram Lane?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ram Lane from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Towns and villages near Ram Lane
What else we do in Ram Lane
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Ram Lane hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Hosting a hog roast party in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Ram Lane suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ram Lane are Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25. If your venue is just outside Ram Lane, we also cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ram Lane
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away