Our hog roast service in Canterbury
Canterbury is a compact cathedral city on the River Stour, still partly ringed by its medieval walls, with the cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church together making up a World Heritage Site. Its universities give it a large student population, and the city is surrounded by some of the best farmland in Kent, with orchards and woods running out towards the coast.
We cater across the city and its villages, cooking hog roasts, lamb and BBQs on site and serving from our own counter. The crowds vary a great deal here, from university departments to farm weddings, and we plan the menu and service for each one.
We cater across Canterbury as part of our hog roast catering in Kent. For the full picture of how we work, see our full-service hog roasts page.
Where we cater in Canterbury
Inside the walls, space is tight and vehicle access is restricted, so city-centre events need careful planning. Most of our Canterbury work happens just outside: university and college events, school fairs, family gardens in the suburbs, and weddings and parties in the countryside towards Bridge, Chartham, Sturry and the Blean woods. The Stour valley and the Downs south of the city have plenty of barns and farms that host summer events.
The coast at Whitstable and Herne Bay is only a short drive north, so we also cater seaside parties and beach-hut gatherings in that direction.
- university and college events
- barn and farm wedding venues in the Stour valley
- orchard and field marquees towards Bridge and Chartham
- private gardens in the suburbs and nearby villages
- school fairs and charity events
- seaside parties towards Whitstable and Herne Bay
BBQ catering in Canterbury
A BBQ gives guests something a hog roast can't: choice. We run commercial grills in Canterbury for work events, family parties and club days, cooking burgers, sausages, marinated chicken, halloumi and plant-based options as the queue moves.
Student and society events usually go for a BBQ with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, including veggie burgers, plant-based sausages and halloumi, cooked separately.
Read more about our BBQ catering service or browse the sample BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Canterbury
Wedding hog roasts
East Kent's farm venues are some of the most popular in the county for relaxed weddings, and many are within a few miles of Canterbury. We'll cater a hog roast or lamb roast for the main meal, with the roast carried through for evening rolls, and plan a separate vegetarian or vegan main for guests who need one.
Wedding hog roastsCorporate events
Universities, schools, public bodies and local businesses in Canterbury book us for staff summer events, graduation-season gatherings and end-of-year parties. We serve large numbers quickly and work with estates teams on access to campus sites.
Corporate cateringBirthday & private parties
A hog roast Canterbury party is often a big birthday or anniversary in a garden or hired field just outside the city. We'll help you choose between pork, lamb or a BBQ, and handle everything from the cooking to the clear-up.
Milestone birthday catering · Private party cateringWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Nothing is carved in advance and left to sit. The pig goes on hours before service, fills the air with the smell of roasting pork, and is carved fresh for every guest with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce.
Hog roast menuLamb roast
A whole lamb on the spit gives the same sense of occasion as a hog roast with a lighter, herby feel. Serve it in flatbreads with minted yoghurt, or plated with potatoes and gravy.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Grill favourites cooked to order: burgers, sausages, chicken thighs, halloumi skewers and vegan sausages, all served with rolls and a full sauce line-up.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
A roast without good sides is just meat in a bun. We make coleslaw and salads fresh, cook fries and sweet potato fries on site, and can add new potatoes, corn on the cob or a Greek-style salad depending on the season and the crowd.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Most Canterbury events have guests who don't eat pork, and many have vegetarians, vegans and people with allergies. We cook meat-free dishes separately when asked, label every dish, and can build a pork-free menu around lamb or the BBQ. Our allergen information explains what we can and can't guarantee.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Canterbury
Alongside Canterbury, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Kent hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Canterbury
Can you cater inside Canterbury's city walls?
Sometimes. Vehicle access in the centre is restricted, so it depends on the venue and whether we can unload close by. We'll check the details with you and the venue first. Sites just outside the walls are usually more straightforward.
Do you cater university and student events in Canterbury?
Yes. We cater department events, society socials and graduation-season gatherings. BBQ menus are popular, and we cook vegetarian and vegan options separately and label everything.
Do you cover Whitstable, Herne Bay and the villages around Canterbury?
Yes. We cater across the Canterbury area, including Whitstable, Herne Bay, Bridge, Chartham, Sturry and the surrounding villages.
What do you need from us on the day?
A reasonably level area for our equipment, a route we can wheel it along, and somewhere to park nearby. We'll ask about access, gates and venue rules when you enquire — our outdoor catering checklist covers the rest.
