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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Upstreet, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Upstreet? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Slow-roasted pork in Upstreet
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Party hog roast near Upstreet
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and retirement parties.
A country party near Upstreet is perfect for 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.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Upstreet
Is Upstreet too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We bring cover for the roaster; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Parties in Upstreet: homes, halls and local tips
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upstreet and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A green space like Grove Ferry Picnic Area is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your party is in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a party on streets such as St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Upstreet includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
What else we do in Upstreet
Why choose party hog roast in Upstreet?
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Whatever the occasion in Upstreet, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For an evening party in Upstreet, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away