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Party Hog Roast for Knox Bridge
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Knox Bridge.
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A hog roast near Knox Bridge
Party hog roast in Knox Bridge, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include garden parties and christenings, with apple sauce, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
Country parties near Knox Bridge suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Perfect for your party in Knox Bridge
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
People around Knox Bridge book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
- Street parties
- Naming ceremonies
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Knox Bridge
Other occasions in Knox Bridge
Common questions in Knox Bridge
Do you come out to small places like Knox Bridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Knox Bridge?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn parties in Knox Bridge get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planning a party in Knox Bridge
Knox Bridge is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Knox Bridge book us for parties of all sizes. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Knox Bridge to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Knox Bridge 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 bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Cranbrook Common (1 mile south), Frittenden (1 mile east), Sinkhurst Green (2 miles north-east), Sissinghurst (2 miles south) and Staplehurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.9 miles south-east).
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A heads-up for next door
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away