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Party Hog Roast in Knockholt Pound
Planning a hog roast for your party in Knockholt Pound? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Getting-engaged parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast in Knockholt Pound
Party hog roast near Knockholt Pound
For a christening or naming day in Knockholt Pound, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. For street parties and big family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Country parties near Knockholt Pound suit 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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Towns and villages near Knockholt Pound
Other occasions in Knockholt Pound
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset in Knockholt Pound is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Knockholt Pound: homes, halls and local tips
Knockholt Pound is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Knockholt Pound are part of our patch. Knockholt Pound is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Knockholt Pound to London (16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Katharine's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Down House (3.2 miles west) and Quebec House (4 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Knockholt Pound is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN14, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Old London Road, Bond Close and Main Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Knockholt Pound, we also cover Knockholt (1 mile south-west), Halstead (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Badgers Mount (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Knockholt Pound?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Knockholt Pound
Could you cook in Polhill Bank?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Knockholt Pound?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards