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Wedding Hog Roast in Aycliffe
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Aycliffe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee receptions
Wedding hog roast in Aycliffe
Where the roaster can go in Aycliffe
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Wedding hog roast near Aycliffe
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater late-night wedding food and the main wedding meal.
Near Aycliffe, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Questions from Aycliffe
How far is Aycliffe from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Aycliffe weddings: local tips
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Weddings in Aycliffe are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aycliffe to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Western Heights LNR can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. For guests travelling by train, Dover Priory station is about 1.1 miles away. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over CT17 and CT15. Whether your wedding is on Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Aycliffe includes Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Aycliffe include Astor College for the Arts (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening food at a Aycliffe wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Aycliffe
Other occasions in Aycliffe
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Occasions we serve in Aycliffe
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
People around Aycliffe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Dover Western Heights is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards