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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Slutshole, Kent
Party hog roast in Slutshole: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
A hog roast near Slutshole
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn parties in Slutshole get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our party hog roast works in Slutshole
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. We are frequently asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, with coleslaw, crackling and apple sauce.
A country party near Slutshole is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Slutshole
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose party hog roast in Slutshole?
You’re a host, not a cook.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Slutshole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Naming ceremonies
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Slutshole parties: what to know
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Parties in Slutshole are part of our patch. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Slutshole to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slutshole include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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