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Party Hog Roast in Staplehurst
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Staplehurst. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Slow-roasted pork in Staplehurst
Common questions in Staplehurst
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Staplehurst from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How our party hog roast works in Staplehurst
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will help you choose. We serve apple sauce, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for summer parties in the garden and retirement celebrations.
Parties around Staplehurst are often relaxed garden affairs. A hog roast fits right in. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Other occasions in Staplehurst
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset in Staplehurst is about 7:00pm; by December it’s about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Parties in Staplehurst: homes, halls and local tips
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Staplehurst and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Staplehurst to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Staplehurst, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN12, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and North Down, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (within half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Staplehurst
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A heads-up for next door
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Staplehurst
Young and old enjoy it.
However big or small the event in Staplehurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Staplehurst station serves Staplehurst directly.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away