Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
Hog roast hire in Hawkenbury: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
Slow-roasted pork in Hawkenbury
Hog roast hire in Hawkenbury, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Whether it’s staff days and open days and community events, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
In and around Hawkenbury, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Hog roast hire around Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Hawkenbury. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Brighton (27 miles away).
Churches such as St Peter's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hawkenbury, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in TN2 and TN1, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hawkenbury pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Hawkenbury
Is Hawkenbury close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Dunorlan Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate 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.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Planning an evening hog roast in Hawkenbury? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your event in Hawkenbury
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
However big or small the event in Hawkenbury, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
- Community events
- Sports clubs and societies
Among the historic houses close to Hawkenbury are Groombridge Place (3.9 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
For event organisers in Hawkenbury
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards