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Party Hog Roast for Swattenden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Swattenden and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
Party hog roast for Swattenden
About our party hog roast in Swattenden
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. Whether it is retirement parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Near Swattenden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hosting a hog roast party in Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover parties in Swattenden, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If you had Crane Valley in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Swattenden is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
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
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
FAQs for Swattenden
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Congregational Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring a gazebo?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Swattenden
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Swattenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big birthday parties
- Big family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Congregational Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Parking close to the house
- A word with the neighbours
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Swattenden
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening parties in Swattenden 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.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards