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Party Hog Roast in Stede Quarter
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Stede Quarter.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast in Stede Quarter
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
How our party hog roast works in Stede Quarter
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Stede Quarter suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. For anniversary parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Stede Quarter, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Stede Quarter is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Stede Quarter: homes, halls and local tips
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover parties in Stede Quarter, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
A green space like Wattle Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stede Quarter, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over TN27. If your venue is just outside Stede Quarter, we also cover Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A word with the neighbours
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Stede Quarter
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stede Quarter close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to wash up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Can you cater in Stede Quarter?
Yes, Stede Quarter is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Occasions we serve in Stede Quarter
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Stede Quarter. Here are some of the most popular:
- Big family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Nearby places to Stede Quarter
Also in Stede Quarter
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Stede Quarter
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away