Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Cowden
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Cowden. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire in Cowden
A hog roast in Cowden: local details
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Cowden, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (24 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Historic houses near Cowden include Bassetts Manor (1.7 miles south) and Hammerwood Park (1.7 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Cowden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How our hog roast hire works in Cowden
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Cowden, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and crackling, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and birthdays and anniversaries.
In a small place like Cowden, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. 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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Also in Cowden
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
What affects the price in Cowden
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Cowden
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
People around Cowden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, 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 Cowden lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Cowden questions
How far is Cowden from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Cowden?
Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away