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Party Hog Roast for Scragged Oak
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Scragged Oak. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Retirement parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Scragged Oak
How our party hog roast works in Scragged Oak
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. On the menu are jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for reunions and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
A country party near Scragged Oak is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Common questions in Scragged Oak
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.
How far is Scragged Oak from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn parties in Scragged Oak get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Scragged Oak and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Scragged Oak to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.8 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a hog roast in Levan Strice? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Scragged Oak, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Scragged Oak
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Scragged Oak
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Towns and villages near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Events we cater in Scragged Oak
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Scragged Oak, including:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Family reunions
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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