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Wedding Hog Roast in Hicks Forstal
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Hicks Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
Book a hog roast in Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal weddings: local tips
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hicks Forstal and the surrounding area. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hicks Forstal suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. For weddings just outside Hicks Forstal, we cover Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Wedding hog roast in Hicks Forstal, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Hicks Forstal. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Popular choices include carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for the day after the wedding and wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Hicks Forstal often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Power for lights in the evening
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Who books wedding hog roast in Hicks Forstal?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Hicks Forstal book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Blessings and renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
Curtis Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Hicks Forstal, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Questions from Hicks Forstal
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Hicks Forstal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cater in Hicks Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hicks Forstal and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What if things run late?
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
What else we do in Hicks Forstal
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards