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Hog Roast Catering in Horsmonden, Kent
We bring a hog roast to Horsmonden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire for Horsmonden
How our hog roast hire works in Horsmonden
People book a hog roast in Horsmonden for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For birthdays and anniversaries and wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Horsmonden, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Light matters for a long roast: in Horsmonden, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Horsmonden
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
However big or small the event in Horsmonden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
If guests are travelling by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 3.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Horsmonden questions
How far is Horsmonden from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Do you travel across Kent?
Kent is part of our area, including Horsmonden. Ask for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
A hog roast in Horsmonden: local details
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Horsmonden. Horsmonden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Horsmonden Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Historic houses near Horsmonden include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Horsmonden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile west)
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Where the roaster can go in Horsmonden
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Access for our equipment, without steps
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Horsmonden
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards