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Hog Roast for Events for Swattenden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Swattenden and across Kent.
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity fundraisers
- Car shows and rallies
Book a hog roast in Swattenden
Hog roast for events in Swattenden, slow-roasted on site
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and town and village days, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
A fête near Swattenden might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Swattenden: your questions answered
How far is Swattenden from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Travel to Swattenden
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-May events in Swattenden have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Swattenden, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Congregational Church? A hog roast draws people in. An event in Crane Valley means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Within about a mile is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch with firm ground
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Swattenden
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Swattenden
Also in Swattenden
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve as the queue moves.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away