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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Bethersden, 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 Bethersden.
- Evening food after the first dance
- The day after the wedding
- Weddings in a marquee
Planning an event in Bethersden?
Bethersden questions
How far is Bethersden from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Bethersden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bethersden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Wedding hog roast near Bethersden
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Bethersden. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and garden weddings at home, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork.
Near Bethersden, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Bethersden weddings: local tips
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Bethersden? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Bethersden to Canterbury (18 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bethersden suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Bethersden
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wedding in Bethersden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in Bethersden?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
However big or small the event in Bethersden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Within reach of Bethersden are historic houses such as Godinton House (4 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away