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Hog Roast Catering in Smallbridge, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Smallbridge and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Smallbridge
Why choose a hog roast in Smallbridge?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About our hog roast hire in Smallbridge
In Smallbridge, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Whether it is parties at home and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of salads, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Smallbridge, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Evenings in Smallbridge stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast in Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Smallbridge and the surrounding area. Smallbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Smallbridge are Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Coming by train? Marden station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smallbridge include Bewl Water.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Who books hog roast hire in Smallbridge?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Community events
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
- Parties at home
Parks such as The Gill typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Smallbridge
Do you come out to small places like Smallbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Smallbridge. Contact us for a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Do you come to Smallbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smallbridge and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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Also in Smallbridge
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away