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Hog Roast Catering in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Hunters Forstal and the surrounding area.
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Hog roast hire in Hunters Forstal
Hog roast hire in Hunters Forstal, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Hunters Forstal. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and clubhouse events.
In a hamlet or village like Hunters Forstal, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Light matters for a long roast: in Hunters Forstal, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hunters Forstal and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1.1 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hunters Forstal we cover include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hunters Forstal
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Who books hog roast hire in Hunters Forstal?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hunters Forstal:
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events
- Community events
A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
Questions from Hunters Forstal
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hunters Forstal?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Towns and villages near Hunters Forstal
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Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hunters Forstal, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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