Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for The Valley
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in The Valley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in The Valley?
How our party hog roast works in The Valley
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Whether it is street parties and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like The Valley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Sunset in The Valley is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Think about children’s portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Valley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
What affects the price in The Valley
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning a party in The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around The Valley and the surrounding area. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Charing station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Parks such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of The Valley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
FAQs for The Valley
Could you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is The Valley from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Perfect for your party in The Valley
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
People around The Valley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Lawrence, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
Also near The Valley
More for events in The Valley
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards