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Party Hog Roast in Marlpit Hill
Party hog roast in Marlpit Hill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
A hog roast near Marlpit Hill
Party hog roast near Marlpit Hill
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. Whether it is getting-engaged parties and retirement parties, we can cook coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
Near Marlpit Hill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Party venues around Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We cater parties across Marlpit Hill and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Marlpit Hill has its own station, Edenbridge station. Among the historic houses close to Marlpit Hill are Chartwell (2.5 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Marlpit Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your party could be at a house on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Marlpit Hill
Other occasions in Marlpit Hill
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For an evening party in Marlpit Hill, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Travel to Marlpit Hill
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Why choose party hog roast in Marlpit Hill?
Young and old enjoy it.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marlpit Hill, including:
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Big birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Marlpit Hill: your questions answered
How far is Marlpit Hill from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
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.
Do we need cover?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards