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Wedding Hog Roast in Arpinge
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Arpinge and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Evening food after the first dance
Slow-roasted pork in Arpinge
Wedding hog roast in Arpinge, carved to order
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. We serve spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling, and typical bookings are for rustic barn receptions and garden weddings at home.
A wedding in a small place like Arpinge frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding. In Arpinge, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Arpinge
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Arpinge from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Arpinge, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Arpinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Cheriton Hill, and the countryside around Arpinge suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Arpinge are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arpinge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in CT18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For weddings just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Schools near Arpinge include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Arpinge?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Arpinge hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- 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