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Party Hog Roast in Colt's Hill
Planning a hog roast for your party in Colt's Hill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary parties
- Street parties
- Christenings
Slow-roasted pork in Colt's Hill
About our party hog roast in Colt's Hill
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Whether it’s reunions and christenings, we can cook apple sauce, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage.
A country party near Colt's Hill 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 before booking.
Events we cater in Colt's Hill
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Colt's Hill, such as:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Family reunions
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. By late September, sunset in Colt's Hill is about 7:00pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Hosts in Colt's Hill book us for parties of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Five Oak Green Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Foal Hurst Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Colt's Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN12, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Colt's Hill we cover include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Colt's Hill
More for events in Colt's Hill
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are 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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A spot well away from the house
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Colt's Hill
Could you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Colt's Hill from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Colt's Hill
If you are 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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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