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Party Hog Roast in Riverhead
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Riverhead and the surrounding area.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast for Riverhead
How our party hog roast works in Riverhead
For a christening or naming day in Riverhead, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Around Riverhead, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A summer party in Riverhead stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
For event organisers in Riverhead
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Riverhead parties: what to know
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover parties in Riverhead, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Riverhead to London (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Riverhead include Knole House (2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.2 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Riverhead, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN13 and TN14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Riverhead include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Riverhead include Trinity School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (less than half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Riverhead
More for events in Riverhead
Events we cater in Riverhead
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Riverhead:
- Big birthday parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Summer parties in the garden
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Riverhead hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Riverhead
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
What affects the price in Riverhead
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away