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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Tudeley Hale, Kent
Hog roast for events in Tudeley Hale: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraising events
Planning an event in Tudeley Hale?
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Hog roast for events near Tudeley Hale
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For car and steam shows and fun runs and sports events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
At a fête or show near Tudeley Hale, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Tudeley Hale
It is food people can carry round the event.
Hosts in Tudeley Hale book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Club events
- Small festivals
- Car shows and rallies
School fairs, for a school like The Schools at Somerhill, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late May, sunset in Tudeley Hale is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- 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 leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tudeley Hale
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Tudeley Hale for events and the places nearby. Tudeley Hale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Tonbridge station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a hog roast.
For events in TN11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Tudeley Hale, we also cover Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). The countryside around Tudeley Hale includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Tudeley Hale include Hillview School for Girls (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Poacher & Partridge pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Tudeley Hale
What else we do in Tudeley Hale
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Tudeley Hale
Do you trade at school fairs around Tudeley Hale?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Tudeley Hale?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will tell you what we can send.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- A safe distance from other traders
- A firm way on and off the field
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards