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Party Hog Roast in How Green
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in How Green. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
Slow-roasted pork in How Green
How our party hog roast works in How Green
After a christening near How Green, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. On the menu are crackling, jacket potatoes and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for getting-engaged parties and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a small place like How Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Questions from How Green
Is How Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is How Green close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in How Green
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What affects the price in How Green
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In How Green, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in How Green
Why choose party hog roast in How Green?
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
People around How Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
Party venues around How Green
How Green is about 7 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around How Green suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from How Green to London (about 23 miles away).
A green space like Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Hever station, about 1.3 miles south-west. How Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Hever Road and How Green Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hever (1 mile south), Newtown (2 miles south), Markbeech (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (5.4 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (0.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (0.8 miles east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away