Our hog roast service in Margate
Margate is the classic Thanet seaside town: a wide sandy beach, a harbour arm, an Old Town of small streets and independent shops, and the Turner Contemporary gallery on the seafront. Over the past fifteen years or so it has drawn a lot of new residents and creative businesses, and it now combines traditional seaside character with a younger, arty crowd.
We bring hog roast and BBQ catering to Margate and the rest of Thanet, cooking on site and serving from our own counter. Summer parties are the busiest time, but we cater here all year, including Christmas events with turkey and all the trimmings.
We cater across Margate as part of our hog roast catering in Kent. For the full picture of how we work, see our hog roast catering page.
Where we cater in Margate
Events in Margate range from garden parties in Cliftonville and Westbrook to gatherings for creative and community groups in the Old Town, and bigger family parties in Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington. The farmland of inland Thanet, between Margate and Ramsgate, has open fields that are useful for marquee weddings and larger summer events.
On summer weekends the seafront and Old Town get very busy, and parking is tight. We plan our arrival early and agree an unloading point in advance for anything close to the beach.
- gardens in Cliftonville, Westbrook and Westgate-on-Sea
- arts and community events around the Old Town
- marquees on farmland in inland Thanet
- sports and social clubs
- church and community halls
BBQ catering in Margate
For events in Margate with a mixed crowd or a tight serving window, we often suggest a BBQ, either on its own or running alongside the hog roast. Two serving points shorten the queue and give everyone more to choose from.
Read more about barbecue catering or browse the BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Margate
Wedding hog roasts
Margate weddings are often informal and full of personality, with a ceremony in town and a reception in a marquee or garden nearby. A hog roast or a mixed BBQ as the main meal keeps things relaxed, and we can serve evening rolls later from the same roast.
Wedding hog roastsCorporate events
Creative businesses, local employers and community organisations in Margate book us for staff barbecues, summer launches and end-of-year parties. We'll suggest a BBQ-led menu where space is limited to a yard or courtyard.
Corporate cateringBirthday & private parties
Our hog roast Margate bookings include plenty of big birthdays and family reunions. With a roast carved to order and a table of sides, everyone gets fed without the host having to leave the party.
Milestone birthday catering · Hog roasts for private partiesWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
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
The sides make the meal. Choose from homemade coleslaw, mixed leaf salad, tomato and red onion salad, potato salad and pasta salad, plus fries, sweet potato fries or buttered new potatoes cooked on site. Fresh rolls, breads and a proper sauce table come as standard.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Most Margate 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 Margate
Alongside Margate, 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 Margate
Do you cater in Cliftonville, Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington?
Yes. We cover Margate and all of Thanet, including Cliftonville, Westbrook, Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
Is parking a problem for events near Margate seafront?
It can be on sunny summer weekends. We'll arrive early and agree a loading point with you in advance. For busy locations, a private driveway or nearby off-street space makes things much easier.
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.
