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Party Hog Roast in Upper Harbledown
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Upper Harbledown.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
- Retirement parties
Book a hog roast in Upper Harbledown
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Party hog roast in Upper Harbledown, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. On the menu are crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and family reunions.
Country parties near Upper Harbledown suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Who books party hog roast in Upper Harbledown?
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
In Upper Harbledown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Big birthday parties
Thinking of a hog roast in No Man's Orchard? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Upper Harbledown
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. A summer party in Upper Harbledown stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater parties across Upper Harbledown and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent.
After a christening at a church like Church of St. Gabriel, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Upper Harbledown
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Gabriel: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
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.
What about the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards