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Hog Roast for Events in Hunters Forstal
We bring a hog roast for your event across Hunters Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fun runs and sports events
A hog roast near Hunters Forstal
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September events in Hunters Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Hog roast for events in Hunters Forstal, slow-roasted on site
Charity fundraisers in Hunters Forstal can use a hog roast to draw people in. We will talk through options with you. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and fun runs and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Hunters Forstal, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Community events around Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your event in Hunters Forstal? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. PTAs at schools such as Herne Church of England Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT6. Your event could be at a house on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hunters Forstal questions
Is Hunters Forstal too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Who books hog roast for events in Hunters Forstal?
It is food people can carry round the event.
However big or small the event in Hunters Forstal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Fundraising events
If your event is in Curtis Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. 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 Hunters Forstal hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Hunters Forstal
Also in Hunters Forstal
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away