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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Bearsted, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Bearsted.
- The main wedding meal
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
A hog roast near Bearsted
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Wedding hog roast in Bearsted, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Bearsted: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. We are often asked to cater relaxed, low-key weddings and weddings in a marquee, with rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and salads.
A farm or garden wedding near Bearsted suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Also near Bearsted
Also in Bearsted
Planning a wedding hog roast in Bearsted
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bearsted is well within our area for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that there’s a station right in Bearsted: Bearsted station. Within reach of Bearsted are historic houses such as Stoneacre (1.3 miles south) and Leeds Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME14 and ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Bearsted, we also cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Bearsted include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Yeoman pub (within half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Bearsted
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Bearsted
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Whatever the occasion in Bearsted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
If you are hoping for photos in Mote Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
Bearsted questions
Can you do a hog roast in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater in Bearsted?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Bearsted, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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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.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards