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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Broadwater Down, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Broadwater Down and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Car shows and rallies
- Community events
- Fundraising events
Hog roast for events in Broadwater Down
How our hog roast for events works in Broadwater Down
Country shows near Broadwater Down suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Whether it’s country shows and community events, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
In Broadwater Down, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Broadwater Down and the surrounding area. Broadwater Down is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Broadwater Down Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. A summer fête at St Mark's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Broadwater Down sits on or near the A267, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Broadwater Down we cover include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadwater Down include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include Sir Alf Ramsey pub (within half a mile south-west)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late May, sunset in Broadwater Down is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Broadwater Down?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Broadwater Down
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Broadwater Down
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald 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 Broadwater Down close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater in Broadwater Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broadwater Down and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we’ll see what’s possible.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Broadwater Down
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Broadwater Down, such as:
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
- Agricultural and country shows
Events in parks such as Dunorlan Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
Where the roaster can go in Broadwater Down
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Balance the food line-up
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Make the stall easy to find
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away