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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Mereworth, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Mereworth.
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
A hog roast near Mereworth
Party hog roast in Mereworth, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Mereworth, then carve at the time you choose, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. For ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and reunions, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and jacket potatoes for your guests.
A country party near Mereworth is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
For event organisers in Mereworth
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What affects the price in Mereworth
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Hosting a hog roast party in Mereworth
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Mereworth suit a hog roast. Mereworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Mereworth to London (about 26 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Lawrence's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Among the historic houses close to Mereworth are Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside Mereworth, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
Questions from Mereworth
Can you cater after a service at St Lawrence's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Mereworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For an evening party in Mereworth, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away