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Hog Roast Hire in Hawkhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Hawkhurst.
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
A hog roast near Hawkhurst
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hawkhurst
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
Hog roast hire in Hawkhurst, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. On the menu are hog roast rolls, new potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and clubhouse events.
For a place the size of Hawkhurst, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Why choose a hog roast in Hawkhurst?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hawkhurst hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hawkhurst, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Hawkhurst
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
People around Hawkhurst book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Corporate events
- Parties at home
- Christmas fairs
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Hawkhurst questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning a hog roast in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hawkhurst. Hawkhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Collingwood Nature Reserve? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across TN18. Whether your event is on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards