Kent · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Cowden, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Cowden and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fêtes
- Fundraising events
Slow-roasted pork in Cowden
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hog roast for events near Cowden
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. Whether it is charity fundraisers and tournaments and sports days, we can cook apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Cowden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cowden
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Cowden for events and the places nearby. Cowden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Cowden, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN8 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We serve as the queue moves.
Add coleslaw.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Cowden: your questions answered
Is Cowden close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Cowden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater in Cowden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cowden and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
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’ll send a price.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For an autumn event in Cowden, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Cowden
We’re self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
In Cowden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene? A hog roast draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Towns and villages near Cowden
More for events in Cowden
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away