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Hog Roast Catering in Pembury, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Pembury.
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire for Pembury
Hog roast hire for your event in Pembury
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it is parties at home and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, crackling and coleslaw and more.
In and around Pembury, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Pembury hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose hog roast hire in Pembury?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Pembury. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Pembury School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, sunset in Pembury is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Pembury
Which station is closest to Pembury?
High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
How far is Pembury from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Pembury
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Planning a hog roast in Pembury
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Pembury and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Upper Church of St Peter, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Thinking of a hog roast in Brenchley Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembury. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Pembury includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Pembury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV pub (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards