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Party Hog Roast for West Cross
Party hog roast in West Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- Reunions
Party hog roast in West Cross
Party hog roast in West Cross, slow-roasted on site
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling and more.
In a small place like West Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
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West Cross: your questions answered
Is West Cross close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Planning a party in West Cross
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around West Cross, whatever the venue. West Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from West Cross to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of West Cross, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN17 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside West Cross, we also cover Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
Why choose party hog roast in West Cross?
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Here’s what people in West Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Street parties
- Christenings
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In West Cross, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in West Cross
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away