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Hog Roast Hire for Further Quarter
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Further Quarter. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
- Community events
A hog roast near Further Quarter
How our hog roast hire works in Further Quarter
People book a hog roast in Further Quarter for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We serve coleslaw, new potatoes and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and weddings and receptions.
In a small place like Further Quarter, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
FAQs for Further Quarter
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Further Quarter: venues, access and local tips
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Further Quarter and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Further Quarter is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to events in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Further Quarter
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
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What else we do in Further Quarter
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Further Quarter
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Further Quarter: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Whatever the occasion in Further Quarter, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Club events and presentations
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Further Quarter until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away