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Hog Roast Catering in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Chiddingstone Hoath.
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near Chiddingstone Hoath
Hog roast hire in Chiddingstone Hoath, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Chiddingstone Hoath, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For clubhouse events and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we’ll put together a menu of salads, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
For a rural spot like Chiddingstone Hoath, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In Chiddingstone Hoath, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Questions from Chiddingstone Hoath
What’s the nearest station to Chiddingstone Hoath?
Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Chiddingstone Hoath close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Perfect for your event in Chiddingstone Hoath
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Chiddingstone Hoath hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chiddingstone Hoath
What else we do in Chiddingstone Hoath
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingstone Hoath
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chiddingstone Hoath
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast in Chiddingstone Hoath: local details
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Chiddingstone Hoath, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (about 25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN8 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Chiddingstone Hoath, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Hoath include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rock Public House (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Chiddingstone Hoath, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards