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Hog Roast Hire in Gill's Green
We bring a hog roast to Gill's Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Club events and presentations
- Festive gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Gill's Green
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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. Use our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Gill's Green
We provide a fully catered hog roast: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and village fêtes and school fairs, with new potatoes, crackling and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as Gill's Green, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Gill's Green, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
For event organisers in Gill's Green
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Gill's Green
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Gill's Green: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Gill's Green, including:
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast in Gill's Green: local details
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Gill's Green, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Gill's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Marlborough House School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Gill's Green, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Kent takes in TN18. We can cater an event on streets such as Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. 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 will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Gill's Green: your questions answered
Is Gill's Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater in Gill's Green?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away