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Party Hog Roast in Woodland
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Woodland.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast for Woodland
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Party hog roast near Woodland
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. Your guests will smell it from the street. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and reunions, we can cook hog roast rolls, apple sauce and coleslaw for your guests.
A country party near Woodland is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What affects the price in Woodland
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
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 for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Woodland is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Hosting a hog roast party in Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Woodland. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Woodland include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodland, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, so your party can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Perfect for your party in Woodland
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Whatever the occasion in Woodland, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Where the roaster can go in Woodland
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A heads-up for next door
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Woodland
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Woodland: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Woodland?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Woodland?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards