Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Tovil
Party hog roast in Tovil: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings
- Family reunions
- Anniversary parties
Slow-roasted pork in Tovil
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A spot well away from the house
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
How our party hog roast works in Tovil
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for retirement parties and neighbourhood parties.
Around Tovil, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Who books party hog roast in Tovil?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
However big or small the event in Tovil, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
If the day starts at St Michael and All Angels Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why choose a hog roast in Tovil?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. 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 Tovil hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For an evening party in Tovil, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Tovil
More for events in Tovil
Tovil parties: what to know
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Tovil, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Within reach of Tovil are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.1 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Guests arriving by train should know that Maidstone West station is about 0.5 miles away. Tovil is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the ME16 and ME15 postcode area. Whether your party is on Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Tovil, we also cover Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Open spaces near Tovil include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Tovil questions
How far is Tovil from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Can you cater in Tovil?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards