Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Baker's Cross
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Baker's Cross.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Baker's Cross
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Baker's Cross
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our wedding hog roast in Baker's Cross
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Baker's Cross: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. Typical bookings include vow renewals and blessings and farm weddings, serving salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
There is something special about a country wedding near Baker's Cross, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Also near Baker's Cross
What else we do in Baker's Cross
Why choose wedding hog roast in Baker's Cross?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Baker's Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Intimate weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a family garden
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning photos in Crane Valley? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Weddings in Baker's Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Baker's Cross, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Baker's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Dunstan, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in TN17 and TN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Baker's Cross we cover include Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Golden-hour photos in Baker's Cross at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Baker's Cross
Is Baker's Cross close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Baker's Cross?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
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.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give final numbers in good time
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards