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Hog roast hire in CT1
Hosting a party in CT1? We cover Canterbury, Wincheap and Thanington and every street in between, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
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Our hog roast hire in CT1
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We are frequently asked to cater corporate events and weddings, day or evening, with coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and salads.
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Prices in CT1
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Canterbury
You will find us at events near The Old Buttermarket pub, Barton Court Grammar School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Other local landmarks include Bus Company Island (less than half a mile north), Church of St Margaret (under half a mile south-west), Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in Canterbury itself: Canterbury East station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
A hog roast across CT1: what to know
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in CT1, so the setting can be anything from Canterbury, Wincheap and Hales Place to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Canterbury: Parks such as Bus Company Island generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For a fundraiser at a school like St Peter's Methodist Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Evenings in Canterbury stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Why a hog roast works
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Sports clubs and societies
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for CT1
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards