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Hog roast hire in CT5
Hog roast hire across CT5, covering Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast catering across CT5
Places in CT5
Events we cater in CT5
- BBQ catering
- Wedding hog roast
- Event catering
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in CT5: what to expect
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in CT5: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and gatherings after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
What it costs in CT5
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Whitstable
We set up for events around Church of St John (Methodist), The Whitstable School and Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. You will also find Whitstable Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west). Whitstable has its own railway station: Whitstable station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
A hog roast across CT5: what to know
There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in CT5, so whether your event is in Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. 7 of the places we cover in CT5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Whitstable: PTAs at schools such as The Whitstable School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St John (Methodist), the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Around midsummer it stays light in Whitstable until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
Occasions we serve in CT5
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
FAQs for CT5
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in CT5?
Yes, CT5 is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you travel across Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away