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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in St Lawrence, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in St Lawrence.
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
A hog roast near St Lawrence
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
About our party hog roast in St Lawrence
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll check it with you. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and wedding anniversaries, serving jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
Around St Lawrence, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
St Lawrence questions
What’s the nearest station to St Lawrence?
Ramsgate station, in St Lawrence itself.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Hosting a hog roast party in St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. St Lawrence and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Within reach of St Lawrence are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about a mile, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
We cover parties in every part of the CT11 and CT12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find St Lawrence on the A255, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near St Lawrence include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A summer party in St Lawrence stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
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: use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
What affects the price in St Lawrence
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to St Lawrence
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in St Lawrence
Young and old enjoy it.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near St Lawrence, including:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Big family get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Ramsgate station serves St Lawrence directly.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in St Lawrence
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Also near St Lawrence
Other occasions in St Lawrence
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away