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Hog Roast Hire for Bitchet Green
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Bitchet Green.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
Planning an event in Bitchet Green?
Hog roast hire for your event in Bitchet Green
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and gatherings after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
For a rural spot like Bitchet Green, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose hog roast hire in Bitchet Green?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Hosts in Bitchet Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Hog roast hire around Bitchet Green
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Bitchet Green. Bitchet Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Bitchet Green are historic houses such as Ightham Mote (1 mile south-east) and Knole House (1.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Thinking of a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Bitchet Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of TN15. Other places close to Bitchet Green we cover include Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Bitchet Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bitchet Green include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Bitchet Green
Other occasions in Bitchet Green
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
FAQs for Bitchet Green
Which station is closest to Bitchet Green?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Lawrence: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Can you cater in Bitchet Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Bitchet Green and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Where does the hog roast go?
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 confirm the space with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What affects the price in Bitchet Green
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Bitchet Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bitchet Green, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards