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Hog Roast for Events for Potter's Forstal
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Potter's Forstal. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Church and village fêtes
- Community events
- Club events
Planning an event in Potter's Forstal?
Hog roast for events in Potter's Forstal, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and tournaments and sports days.
At a field event near Potter's Forstal, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-May events in Potter's Forstal have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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Common questions in Potter's Forstal
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Potter's Forstal?
Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level pitch
- A firm way on and off the field
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Potter's Forstal
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
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.
Perfect for your event in Potter's Forstal
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Small festivals
- Church and village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car and steam shows
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or the cost guide.
Event catering near Potter's Forstal
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Potter's Forstal and nearby. Potter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We bring hog roasts to events all over TN27 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Potter's Forstal, we also cover Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
- 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