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Party Hog Roast in Speed Gate
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Speed Gate.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near Speed Gate
Party hog roast near Speed Gate
For a christening or naming day in Speed Gate, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for street parties and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Speed Gate is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Events we cater in Speed Gate
There is very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
In Speed Gate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
Within reach of Speed Gate are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A spot well away from the house
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Places near Speed Gate
Also in Speed Gate
Common questions in Speed Gate
What’s the nearest station to Speed Gate?
Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Speed Gate parties: what to know
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Speed Gate, whatever the venue. Speed Gate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in DA3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Speed Gate hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn parties in Speed Gate get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away