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Hog Roast Hire in Four Throws
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Four Throws and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire for Four Throws
Hog roast hire in Four Throws, carved to order
In Four Throws, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and garden parties and barbecues.
In a rural place like Four Throws, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Questions from Four Throws
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you come to Four Throws?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset in Four Throws is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a hog roast in Four Throws
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Four Throws, whatever the venue. Four Throws is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Etchingham station is about 4.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Four Throws, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in TN18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Four Throws
Also in Four Throws
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in Four Throws?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Four Throws: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Whatever the occasion in Four Throws, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away