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Hog Roast Catering in Chevening, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Chevening and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
A hog roast near Chevening
Hog roast hire in Chevening, carved to order
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it’s community events and weddings, day or evening, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Chevening, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Why choose hog roast hire in Chevening?
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chevening and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Clubhouse events
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Chevening
Other occasions in Chevening
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late September evenings in Chevening lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chevening, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Chevening
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast in Chevening: local details
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Chevening is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Chevening is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Combe Bank School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Chevening are Quebec House (3.3 miles south-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chevening, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in TN14, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Chevening we cover include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Chevening includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Chevening include Trinity School (1.7 miles south-east)
FAQs for Chevening
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Botolph?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away