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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Swift's Green, Kent
Party hog roast in Swift's Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Planning an event in Swift's Green?
FAQs for Swift's Green
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Swift's Green from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
How our party hog roast works in Swift's Green
In Swift's Green, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for christenings and retirement celebrations.
Near Swift's Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Also near Swift's Green
Also in Swift's Green
Planning a party in Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties across Swift's Green and nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Swift's Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Swift's Green, we also cover Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
For event organisers in Swift's Green
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. A summer party in Swift's Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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 space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Swift's Green
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Events we cater in Swift's Green
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Hosts in Swift's Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings and naming days
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away