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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Basted, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Basted.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Home weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Slow-roasted pork in Basted
Why choose wedding hog roast in Basted?
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Hosts in Basted book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Garden weddings at home
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
If you are marrying at a church near Basted, such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Wedding hog roast in Basted, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Basted suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include the day after the wedding and home weddings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Basted frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
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.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Basted and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Basted are Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re hoping for photos in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the TN15 postcode area. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Public House (less than half a mile south)
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer wedding in Basted, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Basted?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Basted
Do you come out to small places like Basted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Basted from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A way in for the roaster
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also near Basted
What else we do in Basted
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away