Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Penshurst
We bring a hog roast to Penshurst and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Work summer parties
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Penshurst
How our hog roast hire works in Penshurst
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Penshurst, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Typical bookings include staff days and open days and summer garden parties, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as Penshurst, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Penshurst?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset in Penshurst is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Penshurst
Other occasions in Penshurst
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Penshurst: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
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.
How far is Penshurst from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you come to Penshurst?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
A hog roast in Penshurst: local details
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events across Penshurst and nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Penshurst station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Penshurst we cover include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Leicester Arms Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Penshurst
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Penshurst, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes
A green space like Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away