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Party Hog Roast for South Stour
Planning a hog roast for your party in South Stour? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
Party hog roast in South Stour
Why choose a hog roast in South Stour?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Party hog roast near South Stour
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. Whether it is wedding anniversaries and big family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and jacket potatoes.
Country parties near South Stour suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
What affects the price in South Stour
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Party venues around South Stour
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in South Stour are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. South Stour is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Stour to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Historic houses near South Stour include Godinton House (4.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. South Stour is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the TN25 postcode area. For parties just outside South Stour, we cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Stour include Hatch Park.
South Stour questions
What’s the nearest station to South Stour?
Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like South Stour?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For an evening party in South Stour, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for South Stour, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
More for events in South Stour
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards