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Party Hog Roast for Selsted
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Selsted and across Kent.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Selsted
How our party hog roast works in Selsted
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. For neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage for your guests.
A country party near Selsted is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Selsted
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, it is light in Selsted until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Selsted, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Places near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Hosting a hog roast party in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Selsted. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Selsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Events we cater in Selsted
You’re a host, not a cook.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Selsted, including:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near Selsted include Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Selsted: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Selsted?
Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Selsted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater in Selsted?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Selsted and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
For event organisers in Selsted
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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
- A heads-up for next door
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Selsted
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
What affects the price in Selsted
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards