Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Bidborough
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Bidborough and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Second-day get-togethers
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning an event in Bidborough?
Planning a wedding hog roast in Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Bidborough book us for weddings of all sizes. Bidborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Barden Lake. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
For weddings in TN3 and TN4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Bidborough, we cover Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bidborough include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bidborough include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
How our wedding hog roast works in Bidborough
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and home weddings, with crackling, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Rural weddings around Bidborough have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Bidborough hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Bidborough, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Bidborough
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Small, informal weddings
- Farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.3 miles west) and Groombridge Place (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Common questions in Bidborough
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough?
The closest is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bidborough
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away