Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Pootings
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Pootings. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire in Pootings
Pootings: venues, access and local tips
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Pootings. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Pootings to London (20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Four Elms Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Pootings include Chartwell (1.4 miles north) and Quebec House (3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Anywhere in TN8, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Pootings we cover include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Hog roast hire in Pootings, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. We are often asked to cater corporate events and clubhouse events, with rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Pootings, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Pootings: your questions answered
Is Pootings too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Pootings?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you travel across Kent?
Kent is part of our area, including Pootings. Get in touch for a price.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
More for events in Pootings
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why choose hog roast hire in Pootings?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Pootings: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Whatever the occasion in Pootings, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset in Pootings is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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