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Hog Roast Hire in Shalmsford Street
Planning a hog roast in Shalmsford Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Shalmsford Street
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Shalmsford Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Shalmsford Street, slow-roasted on site
In Shalmsford Street, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for parties at home and wakes.
There may be a hall or playing field near Shalmsford Street if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Other occasions in Shalmsford Street
Planning a hog roast in Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Shalmsford Street. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Thinking of a hog roast in Broadham Down? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. If guests are travelling by rail, Chartham station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Shalmsford Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of CT4. Whether your event is on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Shalmsford Street includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Artichoke Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Who books hog roast hire in Shalmsford Street?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
In Shalmsford Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Community events
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast in Shalmsford Street
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Shalmsford Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Shalmsford Street
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards