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Hog Roast for Events for Penshurst
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Penshurst.
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Penshurst
Hog roast for events near Penshurst
Every event handles food differently: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and car and steam shows.
Near Penshurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Perfect for your event in Penshurst
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
People around Penshurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- Club events
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Event catering near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Penshurst and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places 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 Church of St John the Baptist, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north.
Events anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Penshurst, we also cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Leicester Arms Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Penshurst
Can you come to a school fair in Penshurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Could you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late May, sunset in Penshurst is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Also near Penshurst
Also in Penshurst
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards