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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Little Chart Forstal, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your party to Little Chart Forstal and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christenings
- Getting-engaged parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Little Chart Forstal?
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Little Chart Forstal, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Party hog roast near Little Chart Forstal
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for retirement parties and anniversary parties.
A country party near Little Chart Forstal is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Little Chart Forstal parties: what to know
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Little Chart Forstal? We can help. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Little Chart Forstal to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If the day starts at St Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.2 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Little Chart Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
What affects the price in Little Chart Forstal
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Distance from us
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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Questions from Little Chart 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.
Is Little Chart Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
Who books party hog roast in Little Chart Forstal?
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Little Chart Forstal, such as:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
- Big birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Little Chart Forstal hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards