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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Mowshurst, Kent
Party hog roast in Mowshurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast for Mowshurst
Party hog roast in Mowshurst, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. For leaving and retirement do’s and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Mowshurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why choose party hog roast in Mowshurst?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
However big or small the event in Mowshurst, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings
- Retirement celebrations
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Mowshurst
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Mowshurst, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mowshurst to London (21 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Mowshurst are Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Chartwell (2.5 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. 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. Mowshurst is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN8. If your venue is just outside Mowshurst, we also cover Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
Places near Mowshurst
Other occasions in Mowshurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Step by step
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. In Mowshurst, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Mowshurst questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Mowshurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Where the roaster can go in Mowshurst
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Mowshurst
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Mowshurst hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away