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Hog Roast Hire for Fordcombe
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Fordcombe.
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas parties
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Fordcombe
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Hog roast hire for your event in Fordcombe
In Fordcombe, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and festive gatherings, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
In a rural place like Fordcombe, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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What else we do in Fordcombe
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Light matters for a long roast: around Fordcombe, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Fordcombe
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
FAQs for Fordcombe
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Fordcombe?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is all of Kent covered?
Kent is part of our area, including Fordcombe. Ask for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for 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.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Bringing a hog roast to Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Fordcombe suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Ashurst Kent station is about 1.4 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you. From Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Fordcombe we cover include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Fordcombe
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Fordcombe, such as:
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
After a service at Church of St Peter, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards