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Hog Roast for Events in Charcott
Hog roast for events in Charcott: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Food and music festivals
- Car and steam shows
- Horse and dog shows
Hog roast for events for Charcott
Hog roast for events in Charcott, carved to order
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We serve apple sauce, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for small festivals and town and village days.
Near Charcott, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your event in Charcott? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Luke, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Events anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Charcott we cover include Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charcott include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Charcott
What’s the nearest station to Charcott?
The closest is Penshurst station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Charcott from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Charcott
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Charcott
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-May events in Charcott have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Charcott hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Charcott
Other occasions in Charcott
Occasions we serve in Charcott
It suits long days, serving through the agreed hours.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- School events
- Charity days
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Penshurst station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards