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Party Hog Roast for Shepway
Party hog roast in Shepway: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
Party hog roast for Shepway
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Party hog roast in Shepway, slow-roasted on site
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll help you choose. On the menu are crackling, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and summer parties in the garden.
Around Shepway, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. 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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
What affects the price in Shepway
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Shepway?
Next to a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Shepway
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Shepway, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A step-free way into the garden
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shepway
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Nearby places to Shepway
What else we do in Shepway
Hosting a hog roast party in Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in Shepway? We cover the whole area. Shepway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If you had Mote Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Shepway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
Shepway: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shepway?
Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St Martin's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away