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Hog Roast Catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
- Club events and presentations
Book a hog roast in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
How our hog roast hire works in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater staff days and open days and big birthdays and anniversaries.
Most bookings in a town like Royal Tunbridge Wells are at homes, halls, clubs and workplaces. All of them can work, as long as there is a level spot clear of buildings and trees. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- 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.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, sunset in Royal Tunbridge Wells is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Royal Tunbridge Wells, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Bringing a hog roast to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Hilbert Woods? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Coming by train? Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Royal Tunbridge Wells is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Royal Tunbridge Wells on the A26 and A263, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, we also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Royal Tunbridge Wells has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Place (less than half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Royal Tunbridge Wells include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
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Events we cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Royal Tunbridge Wells, such as:
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Club events and presentations
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of St Barnabas, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Royal Tunbridge Wells
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Can you do a hog roast in Hilbert Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Royal Tunbridge Wells from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away