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Hog Roast Hire in Fordwich
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Fordwich.
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Fordwich
Hog roast hire for your event in Fordwich
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include weddings, day or evening and corporate events, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
For a rural spot like Fordwich, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Where the roaster can go in Fordwich
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Fordwich questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Fordwich from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Fordwich until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Fordwich
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Here’s what people in Fordwich most often book a hog roast for:
- Festive gatherings
- Club events and presentations
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Sturry station is in Fordwich itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Hog roast hire around Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Fordwich and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fordwich, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Fordwich we cover include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Fordwich
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away