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Hog Roast Catering in Castle Hill, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Castle Hill.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Sports clubs and societies
- Garden parties and barbecues
A hog roast near Castle Hill
Hog roast hire in Castle Hill, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Castle Hill, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For village fêtes and school fairs and parties at home, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and new potatoes and more.
For a rural spot like Castle Hill, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late September evenings in Castle Hill lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Castle Hill?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Castle Hill
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Your questions about a hog roast in Castle Hill
Do you come out to small places like Castle Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Castle Hill?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Also near Castle Hill
Other occasions in Castle Hill
Castle Hill: venues, access and local tips
Castle Hill is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Castle Hill and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Castle Hill to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Among the historic houses close to Castle Hill are Scotney Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Castle Hill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across TN12. That could mean an event in a garden on Crook Road and Pearson's Green Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north-west), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (3 miles north) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.7 miles west). The countryside around Castle Hill includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Castle Inn (under half a mile north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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