Kent · England
Party Hog Roast in Iden Green
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Iden Green.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions
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Party venues around Iden Green
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Iden Green, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Iden Green to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Historic houses near Iden Green include Great Dixter (4.2 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Iden Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Woodcock Public House (under half a mile south-east)
About our party hog roast in Iden Green
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. We’re often asked to cater big family get-togethers and engagement parties, with jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce.
In a small place like Iden Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For event organisers in Iden Green
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A word with the neighbours
- A step-free way into the garden
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Iden Green
Is Iden Green close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St George: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Perfect for your party in Iden Green
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
However big or small the event in Iden Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St George, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Iden Green is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away