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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Coldharbour, Kent
Party hog roast in Coldharbour: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Street parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near Coldharbour
Party hog roast in Coldharbour, carved to order
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. For anniversary parties and family reunions, we can cook jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
Country parties near Coldharbour suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For event organisers in Coldharbour
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Places near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
Parties in Coldharbour: homes, halls and local tips
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Coldharbour and its neighbours for parties. Coldharbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Hildenborough station is about 1.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (2.2 miles north) and Knole House (3.6 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Coldharbour we cover include Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Events we cater in Coldharbour
There is very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
However big or small the event in Coldharbour, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St John, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A heads-up for next door
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Coldharbour until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. 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’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Coldharbour
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about children’s portions
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Questions from Coldharbour
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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