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Party Hog Roast in The Moor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in The Moor and across Kent.
- Reunions
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast for The Moor
Party hog roast in The Moor, carved to order
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and summer parties in the garden, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes.
Country parties near The Moor suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in The Moor
Do you come out to small places like The Moor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do we need cover?
We bring cover for the roaster; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Do you come to The Moor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including The Moor and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In The Moor, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in The Moor: homes, halls and local tips
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Moor and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a hog roast in Collingwood Nature Reserve? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. The Moor is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near The Moor include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near The Moor
What else we do in The Moor
Why choose a hog roast in The Moor?
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why The Moor hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in The Moor
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around The Moor, including:
- Reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
Historic houses near The Moor include Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What affects the price in The Moor
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A step-free way into the garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards