Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ashbank
Wedding hog roast in Ashbank: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Intimate weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Ashbank
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Wedding hog roast in Ashbank, carved to order
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. Typical bookings include evening food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee, with halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and crackling.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ashbank, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Towns and villages near Ashbank
Other occasions in Ashbank
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening food at a Ashbank wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- 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
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Ashbank
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Ashbank
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Ashbank?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do evening food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Getting married in Ashbank?
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Ashbank. Ashbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Ashbank, such as St Nicholas's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ashbank, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For weddings just outside Ashbank, we cover Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Ashbank include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your wedding in Ashbank
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Ashbank most often book a hog roast for:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Evening receptions
Within reach of Ashbank are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (0.6 miles east) and Stoneacre (1.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Power for lights in the evening
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Ashbank
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards