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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Upton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party to Upton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Big family get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
Party hog roast for Upton
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
About our party hog roast in Upton
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. Popular choices include coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding anniversaries and retirement celebrations.
For a party in Upton, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Travel to Upton
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
Parties in Upton: homes, halls and local tips
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We cover parties in Upton, as well as the surrounding area. Upton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your party is on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A255 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A word with the neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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Events we cater in Upton
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Here’s what people in Upton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
- Big birthday parties
- Wedding anniversaries
If guests are coming by rail, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know roughly how many children
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Upton until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Upton
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Questions from Upton
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater in Upton?
Yes, Upton is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away