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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Warmlake, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Warmlake.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Warmlake?
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
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.
How our party hog roast works in Warmlake
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We’re often asked to cater ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, with coleslaw, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
In a small place like Warmlake, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Warmlake
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Party venues around Warmlake
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Warmlake suit a hog roast. Warmlake is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Warmlake to Canterbury (22 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Michael followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 3.3 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Warmlake, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Warmlake we cover include Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Warmlake
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Warmlake. Typical bookings include:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
Within reach of Warmlake are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.1 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Warmlake. By late September, sunset in Warmlake is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Common questions in Warmlake
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
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. Send us the address.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Warmlake
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away