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Party Hog Roast for Horsmonden
Party hog roast in Horsmonden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
Planning an event in Horsmonden?
Party hog roast near Horsmonden
In Horsmonden, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
In a small place like Horsmonden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Occasions we serve in Horsmonden
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Whatever the occasion in Horsmonden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Parties in Horsmonden: homes, halls and local tips
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Parties in Horsmonden are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Horsmonden to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Paddock Wood station is about 3.4 miles away. Horsmonden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN12 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside Horsmonden, we cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and the food is ready for everyone at once. 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 Horsmonden hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Questions from Horsmonden
Do you come out to small places like Horsmonden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Horsmonden from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Parking close to the house
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Horsmonden
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn parties in Horsmonden get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
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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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away