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Hog Roast Hire in Hicks Forstal
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Hicks Forstal and across Kent.
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Hicks Forstal
For event organisers in Hicks Forstal
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Hog roast hire in Hicks Forstal, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Hicks Forstal, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it’s garden parties and barbecues and big birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a rural spot like Hicks Forstal, 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 the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Bringing a hog roast to Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hosts in Hicks Forstal book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as Spires Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT3. Other places close to Hicks Forstal we cover include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
Also in Hicks Forstal
Why choose hog roast hire in Hicks Forstal?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Here’s what people in Hicks Forstal most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Work summer parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Curtis Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Hicks Forstal?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Hicks Forstal from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Hicks Forstal? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards