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Party Hog Roast for Reading Street
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Reading Street.
- Garden parties
- Retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A hog roast near Reading Street
Party hog roast near Reading Street
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will help you choose. For milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries, we can cook apple sauce, jacket potatoes and coleslaw and more.
A country party near Reading Street is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Reading Street: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Reading Street?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Reading Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Autumn parties in Reading Street get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- 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.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose party hog roast in Reading Street?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Reading Street, such as:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Nearby places to Reading Street
More for events in Reading Street
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Reading Street parties: what to know
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Reading Street, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Reading Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Kent takes in TN30. Nearby, we also cater parties in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Reading Street
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
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away