Kent · England
Party Hog Roast for Ivy Hatch
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Ivy Hatch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
- Reunions
Slow-roasted pork in Ivy Hatch
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Party hog roast in Ivy Hatch, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Ivy Hatch, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. Typical bookings include christenings and garden parties, serving coleslaw, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
A country party near Ivy Hatch is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Ivy Hatch
How far is Ivy Hatch from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Ivy Hatch
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Ivy Hatch get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Ivy Hatch: homes, halls and local tips
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Ivy Hatch are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ivy Hatch to London (22 miles away).
If the day starts at Ivy Hatch Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. For party guests on the train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Ivy Hatch is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Why choose party hog roast in Ivy Hatch?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Engagement celebrations
- Reunions
- Retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
A green space like Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards