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Party Hog Roast for Bircholt Forstal
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Bircholt Forstal.
- Engagement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
- Wedding anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Bircholt Forstal
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Party hog roast near Bircholt Forstal
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Bircholt Forstal suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. Whether it is summer parties in the garden and christenings and naming days, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Bircholt Forstal, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Bircholt Forstal
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Bircholt Forstal
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For an evening party in Bircholt Forstal, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Bircholt Forstal
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Bircholt Forstal. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Westenhanger station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Bircholt Forstal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover parties in Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bircholt Forstal include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
For event organisers in Bircholt Forstal
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Questions from Bircholt Forstal
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bircholt Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bircholt Forstal
Also in Bircholt Forstal
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards