Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Sturry
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Sturry. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Sturry
Hog roast hire for your event in Sturry
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We are often asked to cater milestone birthdays and wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
In a smaller place like Sturry, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Sturry hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
Questions from Sturry
Could you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Sturry close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Events we cater in Sturry
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sturry and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What affects the price in Sturry
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Planning a hog roast in Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Sturry for events. Sturry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
After a service at St Nicholas' Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Sturry: Sturry station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sturry, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the CT2 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Park View and Link Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Sturry, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sturry include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Sturry
What else we do in Sturry
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Sturry stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away