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Party Hog Roast for Burlings
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Burlings.
- Reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Burlings
Party hog roast in Burlings, slow-roasted on site
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. For family reunions and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, we can cook jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Burlings, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Burlings. By late September, sunset in Burlings is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- 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.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning a party in Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover parties in Burlings. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Burlings to London (15 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Knockholt station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Burlings include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). 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 5 miles of Burlings, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater parties in Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
FAQs for Burlings
Do you come out to small places like Burlings?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Burlings close to London?
About 15 miles from central London.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Burlings?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Burlings and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Do we need to wash up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Events we cater in Burlings
There is very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
In Burlings and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- Getting-engaged parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Katharine's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Burlings
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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