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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Horsmonden, Kent
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Horsmonden. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Charity days
- Community days and street fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Hog roast for events for Horsmonden
Event catering near Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Horsmonden? We can help. Horsmonden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horsmonden to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 3.4 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across TN12. Local streets include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Horsmonden we cover include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Highwayman pub (within half a mile west)
Hog roast for events in Horsmonden, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Horsmonden attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and PTA summer fairs, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
At a field event near Horsmonden, 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.
Events we cater in Horsmonden
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Horsmonden:
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity fundraisers
A school like Horsmonden Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
Why choose a hog roast in Horsmonden?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We serve as the queue moves.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Also near Horsmonden
Other occasions in Horsmonden
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Details of what the event requires
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Horsmonden
What’s the nearest station to Horsmonden?
Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Horsmonden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do charity events?
Contact us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, Horsmonden is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards