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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Southborough, Kent
Hog roast for events in Southborough: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Car shows and rallies
- Church and village fêtes
- Festivals
Book a hog roast in Southborough
Southborough events: pitches and permissions
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Southborough and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Southborough to London (about 28 miles away).
A school like Southborough CofE Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in parks such as Barnett's Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Southborough, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN4 and TN2, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A26, Southborough is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Southborough, we cover High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southborough include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Dutchman pub (under half a mile south-east)
How our hog roast for events works in Southborough
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For PTA summer fairs and village fêtes, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Southborough, one popular trader keeps it simple. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Southborough
How far is Southborough from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Southborough?
High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
For event organisers in Southborough
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Why choose a hog roast in Southborough?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Southborough hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Towns and villages near Southborough
Other occasions in Southborough
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A safe distance from other traders
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Southborough
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For an autumn event in Southborough, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away