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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Wilsley Pound, Kent
Party hog roast in Wilsley Pound: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Wilsley Pound?
Where the roaster can go in Wilsley Pound
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Party hog roast in Wilsley Pound, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and milestone birthdays, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Near Wilsley Pound, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Wilsley Pound
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Which station is closest to Wilsley Pound?
Staplehurst station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Perfect for your party in Wilsley Pound
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
In Wilsley Pound and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 4.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Parties in Wilsley Pound: homes, halls and local tips
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wilsley Pound. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wilsley Pound to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If you had Crane Valley in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. If the day starts at Church of the Holy Trinity, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Wilsley Pound is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Wilsley Pound we cover include Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Schools near Wilsley Pound include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
How the day works
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. For an evening party in Wilsley Pound, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Wilsley Pound
Other occasions in Wilsley Pound
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards