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Party Hog Roast in Horden
Party hog roast in Horden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings
- Big family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A hog roast near Horden
Party hog roast near Horden
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, coleslaw and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood parties and christenings and naming days.
Near Horden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Horden questions
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Party venues around Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Horden, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in The Gill? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Horden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN17 and TN12 postcode area. From Hill Top and Husheath Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Where the roaster can go in Horden
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Horden
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Horden
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Hosts in Horden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement celebrations
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Horden hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Horden
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Horden
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening parties in Horden need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Horden, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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