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Wedding Hog Roast in Bekesbourne
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Bekesbourne.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Intimate weddings
Planning an event in Bekesbourne?
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Bekesbourne
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
About our wedding hog roast in Bekesbourne
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. Typical bookings include vow renewals and blessings and the main wedding meal, serving carved roast pork, salads and new potatoes.
A wedding in a small place like Bekesbourne often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Nearby places to Bekesbourne
Other occasions in Bekesbourne
Planning a wedding hog roast in Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Bekesbourne, from gardens to fields. Bekesbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.8 miles north-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Bekesbourne, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across the CT4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Bekesbourne
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evening food at a Bekesbourne wedding frequently 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Bekesbourne
Is Bekesbourne 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.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards