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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Matfield, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Matfield.
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Matfield?
Hog roast for events in Matfield, carved to order
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for community events and tournaments and sports days.
Rural events near Matfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Who books hog roast for events in Matfield?
It suits all ages.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Matfield, such as:
- PTA summer fairs
- Car shows and rallies
- Club events
- Food and music festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Matfield are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Matfield
What else we do in Matfield
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Matfield
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Matfield and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
A school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield)? A hog roast draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Matfield, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Matfield we cover include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poet at Matfield pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Matfield questions
Which station is closest to Matfield?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Matfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you come to Matfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Matfield and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
For event organisers in Matfield
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards