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Hog Roast Hire in Budds
We bring a hog roast to Budds and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Budds
For event organisers in Budds
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
About our hog roast hire in Budds
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We are frequently asked to cater work summer parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, with spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere like Budds, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
FAQs for Budds
How far is Budds from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Around midsummer it stays light in Budds until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Budds
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
Events we cater in Budds
Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
Hosts in Budds book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Festive gatherings
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Giles, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Hog roast hire around Budds
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events across Budds and nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If you had Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. Coming by train? Hildenborough station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Budds is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN11, we can roast on site for your guests. For events just outside Budds, we cover Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chaser Public House (0.9 miles east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Towns and villages near Budds
Also in Budds
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards