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Party Hog Roast in South Alkham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in South Alkham.
- Anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in South Alkham?
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Party hog roast in South Alkham, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. We are often asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and back-garden get-togethers, with a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Country parties near South Alkham suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
For event organisers in South Alkham
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose party hog roast in South Alkham?
You get to enjoy your own party.
Whatever the occasion in South Alkham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn parties in South Alkham get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Places near South Alkham
Other occasions in South Alkham
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A word with the neighbours
- Parking close to the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Party venues around South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Parties in South Alkham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to South Alkham are Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. South Alkham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater parties across the CT15 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Questions from South Alkham
Can you roast near the sea around South Alkham?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Anthony the Martyr: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away