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Hog roast hire in TN9
Hog roast catering across TN9, from Tonbridge. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
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Our hog roasts across TN9
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding hog roast
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Our hog roast hire in TN9
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in TN9: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and shows and christmas fairs, with salads, crackling and new potatoes.
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.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
What it costs in TN9
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for TN9, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
What’s near Tonbridge
Bookings here are often close to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls and the streets around them. Nearby too are Ivy House Public House (less than half a mile west), New Beacon School (less than half a mile north-west) and Haysden Country Park (1.4 miles west). Tonbridge’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (within half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tonbridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
A hog roast across TN9: what to know
There are 1 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in TN9, so the setting can be anything from Tonbridge to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Tonbridge: A green space like Haysden Country Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Tonbridge, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in TN9
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Hosts in TN9 book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for TN9
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away