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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Thurnham, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Thurnham.
- Big family get-togethers
- Garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Thurnham
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Party hog roast in Thurnham, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll help you choose. Whether it’s reunions and back-garden get-togethers, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and coleslaw and more.
A country party near Thurnham is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Thurnham questions
Which station is closest to Thurnham?
The closest is Bearsted station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you come to Thurnham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Thurnham and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Autumn parties in Thurnham get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Parties in Thurnham: homes, halls and local tips
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Thurnham, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Parks such as White Horse Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Thurnham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in ME14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a party on streets such as Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Thurnham, we also cover Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Thurnham include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
For event organisers in Thurnham
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Thurnham hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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