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Hog Roast Catering in Knockholt Pound, Kent
Hog roast hire in Knockholt Pound: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Knockholt Pound
Where the roaster can go in Knockholt Pound
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Hog roast hire in Knockholt Pound, carved to order
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Knockholt Pound. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater corporate events and wakes and memorial gatherings.
For a rural spot like Knockholt Pound, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose hog roast hire in Knockholt Pound?
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.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Katharine's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Knockholt Pound
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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Bringing a hog roast to Knockholt Pound
Knockholt Pound is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Knockholt Pound and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Knockholt Pound to London (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Knockholt Pound include Down House (3.2 miles west) and Quebec House (4 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, Knockholt station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. Knockholt Pound is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in TN14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your event is on Old London Road, Bond Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Knockholt (1 mile south-west), Halstead (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Badgers Mount (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Knockholt Pound
Other occasions in Knockholt Pound
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
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.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late September evenings in Knockholt Pound lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Knockholt Pound
What’s the nearest station to Knockholt Pound?
Knockholt station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Katharine's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Knockholt Pound. Contact us for a price.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away