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Party Hog Roast in Penshurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Penshurst.
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
Party hog roast in Penshurst
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Party hog roast in Penshurst, slow-roasted on site
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. Your guests will smell it from the street. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, with coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling.
In a small place like Penshurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Planning a party in Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater parties across Penshurst and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Penshurst to London (26 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For party guests on the train, Penshurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
For parties in TN11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Penshurst we cover include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penshurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Leicester Arms Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn parties in Penshurst get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Penshurst, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Penshurst
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A spot well away from the house
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Penshurst
Children typically love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Penshurst, including:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Big birthday parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Within reach of Penshurst are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (under half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Penshurst
Do you come out to small places like Penshurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Penshurst close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away