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Hog Roast Catering in Swattenden, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Swattenden and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Swattenden
Hog roast hire in Swattenden, slow-roasted on site
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Swattenden, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for clubhouse events and milestone birthdays.
Somewhere as small as Swattenden, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Swattenden and its neighbours for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If you had Crane Valley in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cranbrook School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Swattenden is within about a mile 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.
We cater events across the TN17 postcode area. Other places close to Swattenden we cover include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
FAQs for Swattenden
Is Swattenden close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Swattenden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Swattenden?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Events we cater in Swattenden
For big gatherings in Swattenden, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
However big or small the event in Swattenden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Congregational Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
Towns and villages near Swattenden
More for events in Swattenden
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
For event organisers in Swattenden
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset in Swattenden is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards