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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Hicks Forstal and across Kent.
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity days
- Community days and street fairs
A hog roast near Hicks Forstal
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Hicks Forstal
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About our hog roast for events in Hicks Forstal
Country shows near Hicks Forstal suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and horse and dog shows, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Hicks Forstal, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
Other occasions in Hicks Forstal
For event organisers in Hicks Forstal
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer events in Hicks Forstal have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hicks Forstal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What affects the price in Hicks Forstal
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hicks Forstal
The smell alone brings visitors over.
However big or small the event in Hicks Forstal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Community events
- Food and music festivals
- Vintage rallies
A school like Spires Academy can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Community events around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Hicks Forstal. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
An event in Curtis Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hicks Forstal, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CT3 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to events in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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