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Party Hog Roast for Budds
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Budds and across Kent.
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
- Anniversary parties
Party hog roast for Budds
How our party hog roast works in Budds
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. On the menu are jacket potatoes, apple sauce and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and neighbourhood parties.
In a small place like Budds, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Budds
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Perfect for your party in Budds
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
Here’s what people in Budds most often book a hog roast for:
- Street parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Reunions
Thinking of a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For an evening party in Budds, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Budds
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. Send us a photo.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
More for events in Budds
Budds parties: what to know
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Budds and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Giles, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Among the historic houses close to Budds are Ightham Mote (0.9 miles north-east) and Knole House (2.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Budds, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Budds include Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (0.9 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards