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Hog Roast for Events in Egerton Forstal
We bring a hog roast for your event across Egerton Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
- School events
Book a hog roast in Egerton Forstal
Questions from Egerton Forstal
How far is Egerton Forstal from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cover Egerton Forstal?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Egerton Forstal and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Hog roast for events near Egerton Forstal
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Typical bookings include fundraising events and town and village days, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Rural events near Egerton Forstal can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Who books hog roast for events in Egerton Forstal?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
In Egerton Forstal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Car and steam shows
- Fun runs and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Small festivals
PTAs at schools such as Egerton Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Show allergens at the stall
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
Name an organiser to meet us.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, events in Egerton Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Running an event in Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Egerton Forstal. Egerton Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Egerton Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Egerton Forstal, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Egerton Forstal, we also cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Travel to Egerton Forstal
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards