Kent · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Neames Forstal, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Neames Forstal.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
Party hog roast for Neames Forstal
Party hog roast in Neames Forstal, slow-roasted on site
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. Whether it is summer parties in the garden and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and crackling and more.
A country party near Neames Forstal is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in Neames Forstal
You’re a host, not a cook.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Neames Forstal and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Reunions
- Engagement parties
Within reach of Neames Forstal are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Where the roaster can go in Neames Forstal
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- A step-free way into the garden
- Parking close to the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, it’s light in Neames Forstal until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and 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.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
Read more
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
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. Fill in our quote form.
Neames Forstal: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Neames Forstal close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Neames Forstal
Other occasions in Neames Forstal
Party venues around Neames Forstal
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. A hog roast suits parties around Neames Forstal, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Neames Forstal to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Guests arriving by train should know that Neames Forstal has its own station, Selling station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Neames Forstal, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across ME13. Your party could be at a house on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Neames Forstal, we also cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Neames Forstal includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (under half a mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards