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Party Hog Roast for Shorne Ridgeway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Shorne Ridgeway.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
A hog roast near Shorne Ridgeway
Party hog roast in Shorne Ridgeway, carved to order
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We are often asked to cater leaving and retirement do’s and street parties, serving rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage.
A country party near Shorne Ridgeway is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Parties in Shorne Ridgeway: homes, halls and local tips
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Hosts in Shorne Ridgeway book us for parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shorne Ridgeway to London (24 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area. Local streets include Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Shorne Ridgeway includes Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Shorne Ridgeway include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shorne Ridgeway is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Shorne Ridgeway
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
FAQs for Shorne Ridgeway
Which station is closest to Shorne Ridgeway?
Higham station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
More for events in Shorne Ridgeway
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Shorne Ridgeway
You get to enjoy your own party, because we do the cooking and serving.
However big or small the event in Shorne Ridgeway, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards