Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Basted
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Basted. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions
Planning an event in Basted?
How our party hog roast works in Basted
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. We serve hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and anniversary parties.
A country party near Basted is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Basted parties: what to know
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Basted and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a party in a garden on Basted Mill and Plough Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Evening parties in Basted need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Basted
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
In Basted and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
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Common questions in Basted
Is Basted too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Basted close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t 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 will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. 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, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away