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Party Hog Roast in Sheldwich
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Sheldwich.
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Book a hog roast in Sheldwich
Party hog roast near Sheldwich
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. On the menu are apple sauce, crackling and coleslaw, and we are often booked for retirement parties and close and cul-de-sac parties.
A country party near Sheldwich is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about children’s portions
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Evening parties in Sheldwich need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Sheldwich: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Is Sheldwich too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Towns and villages near Sheldwich
What else we do in Sheldwich
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sheldwich
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Sheldwich?
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. 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.
Why Sheldwich hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning a party in Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Sheldwich, whatever the venue. Sheldwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.6 miles east. Among the historic houses close to Sheldwich are Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover parties in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for your party
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away