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Party Hog Roast for St Michaels
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in St Michaels. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in St Michaels
Party hog roast in St Michaels, slow-roasted on site
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. We are frequently asked to cater wedding anniversaries and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, serving coleslaw, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
Country parties near St Michaels suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What affects the price in St Michaels
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Autumn parties in St Michaels get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
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Why choose party hog roast in St Michaels?
Young and old enjoy it.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near St Michaels, including:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Reunions
- Street parties
- Engagement celebrations
Within reach of St Michaels are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.3 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
FAQs for St Michaels
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
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.
How far is St Michaels from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Towns and villages near St Michaels
Other occasions in St Michaels
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why St Michaels hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a party in St Michaels
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in St Michaels? We cover the whole area. St Michaels is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a hog roast in Turners Field? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. St Michaels is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find St Michaels on the A28, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to parties in London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away