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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent.
- Naming ceremonies
- Garden parties
- Wedding anniversaries
Planning an event in Sheldwich Lees?
FAQs for Sheldwich Lees
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Sheldwich Lees?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Party hog roast near Sheldwich Lees
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Sheldwich Lees suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. Our staff serve and clear. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater family reunions and naming ceremonies.
Near Sheldwich Lees, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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What else we do in Sheldwich Lees
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Hosting a hog roast party in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Sheldwich Lees. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Sheldwich Lees are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Sheldwich Lees, we also cover Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Events we cater in Sheldwich Lees
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sheldwich Lees:
- Big family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn parties in Sheldwich Lees get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards