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Wedding Hog Roast in Hunters Forstal
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Hunters Forstal.
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding hog roast in Hunters Forstal
Wedding hog roast in Hunters Forstal, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and typical bookings are for second-day get-togethers and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Hunters Forstal often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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FAQs for Hunters Forstal
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
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.
Getting married in Hunters Forstal?
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hosts in Hunters Forstal book us for weddings of all sizes. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Herne Bay station is about 1.1 miles away. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Events we cater in Hunters Forstal
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Hunters Forstal most often book a hog roast for:
- Small, informal weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Golden-hour photos in Hunters Forstal at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Where the roaster can go in Hunters Forstal
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
- Step-free access for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away