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Party Hog Roast in Smeeth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Smeeth.
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast for Smeeth
Why choose a hog roast in Smeeth?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Smeeth
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Party hog roast near Smeeth
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. Whether it is back-garden get-togethers and neighbourhood parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Smeeth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Smeeth questions
Which station is closest to Smeeth?
Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Smeeth close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Smeeth, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- 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.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Smeeth? We can help. Smeeth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Smeeth are Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Smeeth is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Smeeth, we cover Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Smeeth include Hatch Park.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Smeeth
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away