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Party Hog Roast for Fordcombe
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Fordcombe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Fordcombe
Party hog roast in Fordcombe, carved to order
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
Near Fordcombe, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Perfect for your party in Fordcombe
Young and old enjoy it.
Hosts in Fordcombe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Naming ceremonies
- Anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Fordcombe
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A step-free way into the garden
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Fordcombe
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Fordcombe is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear 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.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Fordcombe
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
For event organisers in Fordcombe
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Fordcombe
What’s the nearest station to Fordcombe?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Fordcombe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Also near Fordcombe
Other occasions in Fordcombe
Party venues around Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Fordcombe is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Fordcombe to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Fordcombe are Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in TN3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (under half a mile east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away