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Hog Roast Hire for Egerton Forstal
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Egerton Forstal.
- Staff days and open days
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes
Planning an event in Egerton Forstal?
Egerton Forstal questions
Is Egerton 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.
How far is Egerton Forstal from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Hog roast hire in Egerton Forstal, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Egerton Forstal. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. On the menu are salads, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and staff days and open days.
For a rural spot like Egerton Forstal, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why choose a hog roast in Egerton Forstal?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Egerton Forstal
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Egerton Forstal
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Egerton Forstal: venues, access and local tips
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Egerton Forstal and nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Egerton Forstal to Canterbury (17 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. After a service at Church of St James, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Egerton Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of TN27. Whether your event is on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Egerton Forstal we cover include 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). Larger places within reach include 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 will also find Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Towns and villages near Egerton Forstal
Other occasions in Egerton Forstal
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late September evenings in Egerton Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards