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Hog Roast Catering in Herne Pound, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Herne Pound and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events
Slow-roasted pork in Herne Pound
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evenings in Herne Pound stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast hire works in Herne Pound
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Whether it is birthdays and anniversaries and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
For a rural spot like Herne Pound, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
FAQs for Herne Pound
Do you come out to small places like Herne Pound?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Herne Pound close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is all of Kent covered?
We cater across Kent. Contact us for a price.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Towns and villages near Herne Pound
Other occasions in Herne Pound
Why choose a hog roast in Herne Pound?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which usually keeps the cost down. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Herne Pound
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Herne Pound
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Herne Pound, such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas fairs
After a service at St Lawrence's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Bringing a hog roast to Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Herne Pound and the surrounding area are covered for events. Herne Pound is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Herne Pound to London (about 26 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Herne Pound are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Anywhere in ME18, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Herne Pound, we also cover Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards