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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Saltwood, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Saltwood.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Saltwood
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
About our party hog roast in Saltwood
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll check it with you. Typical bookings include street parties and christenings, with apple sauce, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Saltwood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking close to the house
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. By late September, sunset in Saltwood is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Saltwood
Other occasions in Saltwood
Hosting a hog roast party in Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Saltwood? We cover the whole area. Saltwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Saltwood to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. A green space like Brockhill Country Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Saltwood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about a mile, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT21, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Saltwood
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Saltwood
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Events we cater in Saltwood
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Here’s what people in Saltwood most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
What affects the price in Saltwood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- 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