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Party Hog Roast for Smarden
Party hog roast in Smarden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Planning an event in Smarden?
Who books party hog roast in Smarden?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Smarden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Street parties
- Christenings
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Party hog roast in Smarden, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and family reunions.
A country party near Smarden 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, slowly, over several hours.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
More for events in Smarden
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening parties in Smarden need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Party venues around Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Smarden and its neighbours for parties. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
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. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Smarden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Smarden
What’s the nearest station to Smarden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards