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Hog Roast Catering in Glassenbury, Kent
Hog roast hire in Glassenbury: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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A hog roast near Glassenbury
Perfect for your event in Glassenbury
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Glassenbury. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
- Corporate events
Thinking of a hog roast in Crane Valley? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
Hog roast hire in Glassenbury, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are crackling, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and christmas parties.
In a rural place like Glassenbury, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Nearby places to Glassenbury
Other occasions in Glassenbury
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
FAQs for Glassenbury
Is Glassenbury too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Glassenbury: venues, access and local tips
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Glassenbury, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Glassenbury are Scotney Castle (4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as High Weald Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Glassenbury, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across the TN17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Glassenbury, we also cover Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evenings in Glassenbury stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Glassenbury, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Glassenbury
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards