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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Bullingstone, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Bullingstone. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Naming ceremonies
- Big family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Bullingstone
About our party hog roast in Bullingstone
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. We are often asked to cater wedding anniversaries and naming ceremonies, serving crackling, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near Bullingstone suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Bullingstone
Young and old enjoy it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bullingstone. Typical bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
- Big birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A word with the neighbours
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Hosting a hog roast party in Bullingstone
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bullingstone and the surrounding area. Bullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Within reach of Bullingstone are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside Bullingstone, we cover Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Bullingstone
Do you come out to small places like Bullingstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Bullingstone from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Sunset in Bullingstone is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Nearby places to Bullingstone
What else we do in Bullingstone
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away