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Party Hog Roast in Ulcombe
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Ulcombe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement parties
Book a hog roast in Ulcombe
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Ulcombe get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- 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.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Ulcombe, carved to order
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. We’re often asked to cater anniversary parties and engagement parties, with a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
Country parties near Ulcombe suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Party venues around Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Ulcombe book us for parties of all sizes. Ulcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Ulcombe include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. A christening at All Saints Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Ulcombe is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street and Chapmans Place; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow Public House (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking close to the house
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Ulcombe
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who books party hog roast in Ulcombe?
Children typically love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Here’s what people in Ulcombe most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Garden parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
For guests coming by train, Harrietsham station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
More for events in Ulcombe
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Ulcombe
Is Ulcombe close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can you cater in Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away