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Hog Roast for Events for Hadlow
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Hadlow.
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity days
Hog roast for events in Hadlow
Hog roast for events near Hadlow
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for fundraising events and church and village fêtes.
At a field event near Hadlow, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Hadlow is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We serve as the queue moves.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Hadlow events: pitches and permissions
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hadlow for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Hadlow Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. That could mean an event in a garden on The Square, High Street and Brookfields or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Hadlow, we cover Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hadlow Tower museum (within half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (less than half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Hadlow
Do you trade at school fairs around Hadlow?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Hadlow?
Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
Do you come to Hadlow?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Why choose a hog roast in Hadlow?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hadlow
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Hadlow
It is food people can carry round the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hadlow. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
- Club events
- Charity days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Towns and villages near Hadlow
Also in Hadlow
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards