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Hog Roast Hire in Whetsted
Looking for a hog roast in Whetsted? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire in Whetsted
About our hog roast hire in Whetsted
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Whetsted, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and wakes.
Somewhere like Whetsted, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Whetsted? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire around Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Whetsted. Whetsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Whetsted to London (about 29 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Paddock Wood Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Whetsted, we also cover Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Whetsted includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Whetsted
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Whetsted
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
What affects the price in Whetsted
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Whetsted
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Whetsted and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
After a service at Five Oak Green Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Whetsted questions
Is Whetsted close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Is Whetsted too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is all of Kent covered?
All of Kent is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What else we do in Whetsted
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away