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Hog Roast for Events for Markbeech
Hog roast for events in Markbeech: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
A hog roast near Markbeech
Hog roast for events in Markbeech, carved to order
Charity fundraisers in Markbeech can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. For car shows and rallies and school events, we can cook hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Markbeech can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Running an event in Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We cater events across Markbeech and nearby. Markbeech is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Markbeech, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Kentish Horse pub (under half a mile south)
What else we do in Markbeech
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Markbeech
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Markbeech most often book a hog roast for:
- PTA summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Community events
- Fun runs and sports events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the roaster can go in Markbeech
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A queuing area
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
Name an organiser to meet us.
Add coleslaw.
Markbeech questions
How far is Markbeech from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Markbeech?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll agree what suits yours.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we will respond.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
For event organisers in Markbeech
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Markbeech
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
How it works
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. Late-May events in Markbeech have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away