Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events in Fordwich
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Fordwich.
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Fordwich
Running an event in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Fordwich, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Events in parks such as Chequer's Wood and Old Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT2, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Fordwich include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
How our hog roast for events works in Fordwich
Village fêtes around Fordwich suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We are often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and charity fundraisers, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A fête near Fordwich might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late May, sunset in Fordwich is about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
FAQs for Fordwich
Do you come out to small places like Fordwich?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose hog roast for events in Fordwich?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fordwich and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- PTA summer fairs
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Charity days
For anyone arriving by train, Sturry station serves Fordwich directly.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Fordwich
More for events in Fordwich
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards