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Hog Roast Hire for Coursehorn
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Coursehorn and across Kent.
- Wakes
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Slow-roasted pork in Coursehorn
How our hog roast hire works in Coursehorn
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. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for wakes and festive gatherings.
In a small place like Coursehorn, 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. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Hog roast hire around Coursehorn
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Coursehorn, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Coursehorn to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Dunstan, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Thinking of a hog roast in Crane Valley? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Coursehorn is within about a mile 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.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater events in Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Coursehorn, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Coursehorn
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Coursehorn
Can you do a hog roast in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is all of Kent covered?
We cater across Kent, including Coursehorn. Get in touch for a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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What else we do in Coursehorn
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away