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Wedding Hog Roast in Bilting
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Bilting.
- Home weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Wedding hog roast in Bilting
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
How our wedding hog roast works in Bilting
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork, and we are often booked for marquee receptions and intimate weddings.
Near Bilting, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Weddings in Bilting are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Bilting, such as Church of St Lawrence, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Godmersham Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bilting, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Bilting: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bilting?
Wye station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Towns and villages near Bilting
Other occasions in Bilting
Events we cater in Bilting
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bilting, such as:
- Late-night wedding food
- Small, informal weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wye station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast or other catering?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wedding in Bilting, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Bilting
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Permission for outside catering
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bilting
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards