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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Fordwich, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Fordwich and the surrounding area.
- Retirement parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A hog roast near Fordwich
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Think about children’s portions
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Party hog roast near Fordwich
After a christening near Fordwich, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. Popular choices include crackling, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and neighbourhood parties.
A country party near Fordwich is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
Where the roaster can go in Fordwich
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A spot well away from the house
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Perfect for your party in Fordwich
Children normally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Fordwich, such as:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Reunions
- Neighbourhood parties
If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Places near Fordwich
Also in Fordwich
Fordwich parties: what to know
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Fordwich for parties and the places nearby. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station. Parks such as Chequer's Wood and Old Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in CT2, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your party is on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Fordwich, we also cover Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Fordwich
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Fordwich from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
For event organisers in Fordwich
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, it’s light in Fordwich until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with takeaway pizzas, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Fordwich hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away