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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Castle Hill, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Castle Hill.
- Club events
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events for Castle Hill
Hog roast for events in Castle Hill, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. For summer fêtes and small festivals, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your visitors.
At a field event near Castle Hill, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Castle Hill
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Castle Hill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Community events
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Castle Hill
Castle Hill is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Castle Hill for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Castle Hill to Canterbury (30 miles away).
A school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Castle Hill, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you. Your event could be at a house on Crook Road and Pearson's Green Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Castle Hill, we cover Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north-west), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (3 miles north) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Castle Hill include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late May, sunset in Castle Hill is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
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
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Castle Hill questions
Do you come out to small places like Castle Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away