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Hog Roast Catering in Ashurst, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Ashurst.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire in Ashurst
Hog roast hire in Ashurst, carved to order
In Ashurst, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. For village fêtes and school fairs and garden parties and barbecues, we will put together a menu of crackling, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Ashurst, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Ashurst: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Martin of Tours?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset in Ashurst is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
A hog roast in Ashurst: local details
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Ashurst, whatever the venue. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Coming by train? There’s a station right in Ashurst: Ashurst Kent station. Within reach of Ashurst are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Ashurst
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Martin of Tours, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Travel to Ashurst
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Also near Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away