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Hog roast hire in TN5

We cover all of the TN5 postcode district, which takes in Wadhurst, Ticehurst and Flimwell. The hog is slow-roasted on site.

Hog roast catering across TN5

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Hog roast hire in TN5: what to expect

A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in TN5. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We serve coleslaw, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for work summer parties and gatherings after a funeral.

The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.

You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.

What you will pay

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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

What you get with us

Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
No surprises: everything in writing
Cooked on the day, low and slow
Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling

How to get a price

Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Wadhurst

We set up the roaster for events around White Hart pub, Uplands Community College and The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul. Wadhurst’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.

Hog roast hire across TN5

Across TN5, we cover 3 towns and 13 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Wadhurst, Ticehurst and Flimwell to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN5, where some venues have extra rules about cooking and vehicles.

Wadhurst: Historic houses near Wadhurst include Wadhurst Castle (within half a mile south) and Scotney Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Light matters for a long roast: in Wadhurst, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option

We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.

Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.

Occasions we serve in TN5

You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.

Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:

Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christmas parties
Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Corporate events

What we serve, dish by dish

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.

Rotisserie chicken

Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.

Space, access and the venue

The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:

A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Access for our equipment, without steps

Working with your venue

For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.

If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.

TN5: your questions answered

How much room do you need?

Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.

Is mains power needed?

The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.

What happens when we hire a hog roast?

We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.

Do you offer gluten-free rolls?

We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.

How soon do you get booked up?

As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.

Can we choose catered or DIY?

We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.

Do you bring plates?

We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.

Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away

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