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Party Hog Roast in Potter's Forstal
Party hog roast in Potter's Forstal: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast in Potter's Forstal
About our party hog roast in Potter's Forstal
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and christenings and naming days, with apple sauce, coleslaw and jacket potatoes.
In a small place like Potter's Forstal, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Towns and villages near Potter's Forstal
More for events in Potter's Forstal
Planning a party in Potter's Forstal
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in Potter's Forstal, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Potter's Forstal, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Potter's Forstal
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Potter's Forstal
You’re a host, not a cook.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Potter's Forstal and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Potter's 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 Potter's Forstal too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Where the roaster can go in Potter's Forstal
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A word with the neighbours
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
What affects the price in Potter's Forstal
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Potter's Forstal 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.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards