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Hog Roast Catering in Plaxtol, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Plaxtol.
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About our hog roast hire in Plaxtol
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Plaxtol. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. For Fêtes, fairs and shows and parties at home, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a rural spot like Plaxtol, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Plaxtol
Which station is closest to Plaxtol?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
How far is Plaxtol from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is all of Kent covered?
We cater across Kent, including Plaxtol. Get in touch for a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books hog roast hire in Plaxtol?
For big gatherings in Plaxtol, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Plaxtol and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Corporate events
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Festive gatherings
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Plaxtol, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Bringing a hog roast to Plaxtol
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Plaxtol is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Plaxtol to London (about 24 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Plaxtol Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Plaxtol Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Plaxtol. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Plaxtol, we cover Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away