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Hog Roast Hire for Knox Bridge
We bring a hog roast to Knox Bridge and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Clubhouse events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for Knox Bridge
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Hog roast hire in Knox Bridge, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Typical bookings include club events and presentations and gatherings after a funeral, serving salads, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
In a hamlet or village like Knox Bridge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late September evenings in Knox Bridge lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- 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 will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Knox Bridge
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
People around Knox Bridge book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
- Corporate events
- Wakes
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Knox Bridge questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Knox Bridge?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you cater in Knox Bridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Knox Bridge and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
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. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
A hog roast in Knox Bridge: local details
Knox Bridge is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events across Knox Bridge and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Knox Bridge, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Knox Bridge, we also cover Cranbrook Common (1 mile south), Frittenden (1 mile east), Sinkhurst Green (2 miles north-east), Sissinghurst (2 miles south) and Staplehurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.9 miles south-east).
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
How we price a hog roast
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards