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Hog Roast Hire in Herne Bay
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Herne Bay.
- Work summer parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in Herne Bay
How our hog roast hire works in Herne Bay
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Herne Bay. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and shows and christmas parties, serving spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and new potatoes.
In Herne Bay, gardens come in all sizes, and most work with a side gate and some space. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Why choose hog roast hire in Herne Bay?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
However big or small the event in Herne Bay, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
For anyone arriving by rail, Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset in Herne Bay is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Herne Bay
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Herne Bay questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
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 long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Herne Bay: venues, access and local tips
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Herne Bay and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Herne Bay Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Christ Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about a mile of Herne Bay, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Herne Bay on the A299 and B2205, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away