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Wedding Hog Roast in Little Chart Forstal
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Little Chart Forstal? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Marquee weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Little Chart Forstal
Perfect for your wedding in Little Chart Forstal
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Little Chart Forstal. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Farm weddings
- Small, informal weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Little Chart Forstal, such as St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How our wedding hog roast works in Little Chart Forstal
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. Whether it is relaxed, low-key weddings and post-wedding gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
A wedding in a small place like Little Chart Forstal frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Golden-hour photos in Little Chart Forstal at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Little Chart Forstal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Where the roaster can go in Little Chart Forstal
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way in for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Little Chart Forstal: your questions answered
How far is Little Chart Forstal from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Little Chart Forstal?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cover Little Chart Forstal?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Little Chart Forstal weddings: local tips
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Little Chart Forstal, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Little Chart Forstal are historic houses such as Godinton House (2.2 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Little Chart Forstal we cover 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Little Chart Forstal
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away