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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Barming Heath, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Barming Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Wedding hog roast in Barming Heath
Planning a wedding hog roast in Barming Heath
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. We cater weddings across Barming Heath and nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Boxley Hills nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Barming Heath suits an outdoor reception. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Barming Heath, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in ME16 and ME15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Wedding hog roast in Barming Heath, carved to order
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. We are often asked to cater rustic barn receptions and the day after the wedding, serving carved roast pork, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Barming Heath, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Barming Heath
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Barming Heath
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Garden weddings at home
- Marquee weddings
- Late-night wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Margaret frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Common questions in Barming Heath
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Barming Heath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Barming Heath
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Barming Heath wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Towns and villages near Barming Heath
More for events in Barming Heath
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away