Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Aldington, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Aldington and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
Wedding hog roast in Aldington
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Wedding hog roast in Aldington, slow-roasted on site
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We’re frequently asked to cater rustic barn receptions and the main wedding meal, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and salads.
A wedding in a small place like Aldington frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. 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’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Getting married in Aldington?
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings across Aldington and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Planning photos in Poulton Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Martin often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Aldington
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Places near Aldington
What else we do in Aldington
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Who books wedding hog roast in Aldington?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Aldington:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Small, informal weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Winter weddings in Aldington are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards