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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Smallbridge, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Smallbridge.
- Reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast for Smallbridge
How our party hog roast works in Smallbridge
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 retirement celebrations and anniversary parties, with crackling, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
A country party near Smallbridge is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Parking close to the house
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hosting a hog roast party in Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Smallbridge. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For party guests on the train, Marden station, about 4.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over TN12 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
Questions from Smallbridge
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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’ll gather.
Can you cater in Smallbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Smallbridge and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Smallbridge, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Nearby places to Smallbridge
What else we do in Smallbridge
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards