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Party Hog Roast in Brandfold
Party hog roast in Brandfold: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Brandfold
Party hog roast near Brandfold
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and engagement celebrations.
A country party near Brandfold is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? 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.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For an evening party in Brandfold, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning a party in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Brandfold, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Brandfold is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Brandfold to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Parks such as The Gill usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Brandfold are Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Brandfold, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
FAQs for Brandfold
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring a gazebo?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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Perfect for your party in Brandfold
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Brandfold, such as:
- Street parties
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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