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Hog Roast for Events for Woodhatch
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Woodhatch.
- Community days and street fairs
- Summer fêtes
- Country shows
Hog roast for events for Woodhatch
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Hog roast for events near Woodhatch
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. We’re often asked to cater festivals and village fêtes, with apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
A fête near Woodhatch might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Event catering near Woodhatch
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Woodhatch. Woodhatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN11 and TN14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Woodhatch includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
A hog roast or other catering?
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Perfect for your event in Woodhatch
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Here’s what people in Woodhatch most often book a hog roast for:
- Charity days
- Tournaments and sports days
- PTA summer fairs
- Summer fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Weald Community Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Woodhatch: your questions answered
How far is Woodhatch from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Woodhatch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woodhatch
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-May events in Woodhatch have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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What else we do in Woodhatch
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away