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Hog Roast Catering in Rusthall, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Rusthall and across Kent.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Rusthall
How our hog roast hire works in Rusthall
In Rusthall, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include wakes and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
In a smaller place like Rusthall, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Rusthall?
Compared with 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. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Rusthall: your questions answered
How far is Rusthall from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Rusthall?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you travel across Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Evenings in Rusthall stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose hog roast hire in Rusthall?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Nearby places to Rusthall
Also in Rusthall
What affects the price in Rusthall
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Rusthall
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Planning a hog roast in Rusthall
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Rusthall, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rusthall to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Churches such as St Paul's Church Centre rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Rusthall is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in TN4 and TN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Rusthall include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away