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Hog Roast for Events for Maplescombe
Hog roast for events in Maplescombe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Charity days
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
Book a hog roast in Maplescombe
Planning for dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Show allergens at the stall
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
How our hog roast for events works in Maplescombe
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We serve halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fêtes and car and steam shows.
Near Maplescombe, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Maplescombe are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Maplescombe
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Maplescombe, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
- Car shows and rallies
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Event catering near Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Maplescombe. Maplescombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Maplescombe to London (about 18 miles away).
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in DA4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Maplescombe, we also cover West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Where the roaster can go in Maplescombe
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A level pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Maplescombe
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Maplescombe
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Maplescombe?
Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away