Kent · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Skeete, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party across Skeete and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Wedding anniversaries
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Skeete
Party hog roast in Skeete, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. Whether it’s back-garden get-togethers and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce.
In a small place like Skeete, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For event organisers in Skeete
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invite
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Skeete
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Evening parties in Skeete need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Skeete and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Skeete to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Westenhanger station is about 2.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skeete, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in CT18, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Skeete include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
FAQs for Skeete
Which station is closest to Skeete?
Westenhanger station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Skeete from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
More for events in Skeete
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Skeete
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
People around Skeete book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
Among the historic houses close to Skeete are Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.2 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away