Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Appledore, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Appledore. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
- Second-day get-togethers
Planning an event in Appledore?
Wedding hog roast near Appledore
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee and anniversary vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Appledore, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Winter weddings in Appledore 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- 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.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
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.
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Perfect for your wedding in Appledore
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Appledore, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
FAQs for Appledore
Can you roast near the sea around Appledore?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Appledore from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are normally enough.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we offer lamb too?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Power for lights in the evening
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Appledore
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Appledore?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Appledore. Appledore is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Orlestone Forest. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appledore include Orlestone Forest.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away