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Event Catering in Sevenoaks
Hot, hearty food for your event in Sevenoaks: cooked on site by our chef, served by our team.
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- Festive parties
- School fairs and sports days
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Sevenoaks events: venues and access
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We cover Sevenoaks and its neighbours for events. Sevenoaks is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sevenoaks to London (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (1.3 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Planning an event in Montreal Park? Any cooking there needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. Sevenoaks is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so countryside venues are close by. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours.
We bring hog roasts to events all over TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8. Your event could be at a house on London Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Sevenoaks is on the A21 and A25, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Sevenoaks we cover include Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Orpington (8 miles north-west), St Mary Cray (8 miles north-west), Bromley (11 miles north-west) and Chislehurst (11 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Sevenoaks has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (under half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rifleman pub (under half a mile north-east)
Event catering in Sevenoaks, served hot
Some caterers need a kitchen; we bring our own cooking to you. That means almost any outdoor space in Sevenoaks can work, as long as there’s a way in for our equipment. Whether it’s work events and open days and christmas parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
Sevenoaks has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. If yours has outdoor space, we can cater there. Every quote lists the menu, staff and what’s included.
Your questions about caterers in Sevenoaks
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Sevenoaks?
Sevenoaks station, in Sevenoaks itself.
What if our venue is indoors?
We cook outdoors under cover, but we can frequently serve inside if the venue agrees. Ask your venue what they allow.
What sort of catering do you do?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, with sides and vegetarian and vegan options. Tell us what you are planning and we will suggest a menu.
Do you cater weddings and work events?
Most kinds: weddings, parties, work events, community events and more. Tell us what you’re planning.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater somewhere with no kitchen?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, which is why we can cater almost anywhere.
Is it just hog roast?
Not at all: there is a full barbecue menu as well.
Perfect for your event in Sevenoaks
Hog roast, barbecue or both
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sevenoaks:
- Crew lunches
- Festive parties
- Care home days
- Milestone birthdays
Schools such as Sevenoaks Primary School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose us as your caterers in Sevenoaks?
Compared with booking several food vans, a single caterer means one menu, one queue and one point of contact. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover, on the spot we agreed.
Ask us to label the meat-free food.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
With cover over the cooking, rain rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening event in Sevenoaks, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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What we cook
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
What catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Sevenoaks
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space to serve as well as cook
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sevenoaks
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Sausages
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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