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Party Hog Roast for Shorne
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 Shorne.
- Naming ceremonies
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Shorne?
Party hog roast in Shorne, carved to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, once the road closure or permission is in place. We serve crackling, jacket potatoes and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and back-garden get-togethers.
A country party near Shorne is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shorne
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Shorne
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
Which station is closest to Shorne?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Parties in Shorne: homes, halls and local tips
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Shorne. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Shorne to London (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Shorne include Cobham College (2.3 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.1 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For parties just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shorne include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile south)
Places near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For an evening party in Shorne, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Who books party hog roast in Shorne?
Children typically love it, with chicken as a backup.
Here’s what people in Shorne most often book a hog roast for:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards