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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Matfield, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Matfield? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Matfield?
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. 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 our hog roast in Matfield
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How our party hog roast works in Matfield
After a christening near Matfield, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. On the menu are jacket potatoes, crackling and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for reunions and getting-engaged parties.
A country party near Matfield is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
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.
Why choose party hog roast in Matfield?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings and naming days
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A spot well away from the house
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Hosting a hog roast party in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Matfield and its neighbours for parties. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Matfield to London (about 31 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield), a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Matfield include Scotney Castle (4.5 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Matfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN12 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Matfield we cover include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poet at Matfield pub (less than half a mile west)
Places near Matfield
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How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Evening parties in Matfield need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Matfield questions
Do you come out to small places like Matfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Brenchley Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Can you cater in Matfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Matfield and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Think about children’s portions
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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