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Hog Roast for Events for Bullingstone
We bring a hog roast for your event to Bullingstone and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community days and street fairs
- School events
- Village fêtes
A hog roast near Bullingstone
How our hog roast for events works in Bullingstone
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for small festivals and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near Bullingstone might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Make the stall easy to find
- Show allergens at the stall
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Chicken widens the choice.
Why choose hog roast for events in Bullingstone?
It suits all ages.
People around Bullingstone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Town and village days
- Church and village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Nearby places to Bullingstone
Other occasions in Bullingstone
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A level pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Event catering near Bullingstone
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events across Bullingstone and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bullingstone to Brighton (26 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Anywhere in TN3, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Bullingstone we cover include Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Bullingstone include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Bullingstone
Do you come out to small places like Bullingstone?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Bullingstone?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Bullingstone
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, Bullingstone is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards