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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Coldharbour, Kent
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Coldharbour. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Car and steam shows
- Charity days
- Town and village days
Hog roast for events for Coldharbour
How our hog roast for events works in Coldharbour
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Whether it is town and village days and club events, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
For a village fête or field event near Coldharbour, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Community events around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Coldharbour for events and the places nearby. Coldharbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Coldharbour to London (24 miles away).
A summer fête at Parish Church of St John is the classic setting for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Coldharbour, we cover Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Coldharbour
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
In Coldharbour and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Vintage rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- Village fêtes
- School events
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Coldharbour are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What affects the price in Coldharbour
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Travel to Coldharbour
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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FAQs for Coldharbour
Do you trade at school fairs around Coldharbour?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Coldharbour?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Coldharbour?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Coldharbour and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away