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Hog Roast for Events in Platt
Hog roast for events in Platt: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- Festivals
Planning an event in Platt?
About our hog roast for events in Platt
Charity fundraisers in Platt can use a hog roast to draw people in. We will talk through options with you. Whether it is fun runs and sports events and horse and dog shows, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your visitors.
A fête near Platt might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Community events around Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Platt. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Platt include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Why choose a hog roast in Platt?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Platt
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
We serve as the queue moves.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, events in Platt stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Other occasions in Platt
FAQs for Platt
Which station is closest to Platt?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How we price a hog roast for your event
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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