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Hog Roast for Events for Chiddingstone Hoath
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Chiddingstone Hoath.
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events in Chiddingstone Hoath
Hog roast for events in Chiddingstone Hoath, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Chiddingstone Hoath, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For school events and church and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
At a fête or show near Chiddingstone Hoath, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Chiddingstone Hoath
What else we do in Chiddingstone Hoath
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingstone Hoath
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Details of what the event requires
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Who books hog roast for events in Chiddingstone Hoath?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
In Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Car shows and rallies
- Town and village days
- Charity fundraisers
- Church and village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Community events around Chiddingstone Hoath
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chiddingstone Hoath. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (25 miles away).
Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN8 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Chiddingstone Hoath includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rock Public House (under half a mile north)
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-May events in Chiddingstone Hoath have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Balance the food line-up
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Chiddingstone Hoath: your questions answered
Is Chiddingstone Hoath close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Do you do charity events?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest options.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards