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Party Hog Roast for Shirkoak
We bring a hog roast for your party to Shirkoak and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Garden parties
A hog roast near Shirkoak
How our party hog roast works in Shirkoak
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Shirkoak suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. We serve crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and garden parties.
A country party near Shirkoak is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Shirkoak
Could you cook in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Shirkoak 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.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Occasions we serve in Shirkoak
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Hosts in Shirkoak book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
Hosting a hog roast party in Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Shirkoak book us for parties of all sizes. Shirkoak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shirkoak to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Shirkoak include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If the day starts at Parish Church of All Saints, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
For parties in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Shirkoak include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
What affects the price in Shirkoak
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Shirkoak
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. For an evening party in Shirkoak, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Shirkoak
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away