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Party Hog Roast in Stocker's Head
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Stocker's Head.
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions
- Street parties
Planning an event in Stocker's Head?
Party hog roast near Stocker's Head
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll check it with you. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and big family get-togethers, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Country parties near Stocker's Head suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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Questions from Stocker's Head
Can you do a hog roast in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Stocker's Head?
Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Parties in Stocker's Head: homes, halls and local tips
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your party in Stocker's Head? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Among the historic houses close to Stocker's Head are Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.2 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN27. Close by, we cover parties in Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Stocker's Head, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Stocker's Head
Young and old enjoy it.
However big or small the event in Stocker's Head, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Reunions
For party guests on the train, Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free way into the garden
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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