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Wedding Hog Roast in Blue Bell Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Blue Bell Hill and across Medway.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Blue Bell Hill
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Blue Bell Hill hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Wedding hog roast near Blue Bell Hill
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Blue Bell Hill suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it is the main wedding meal and weddings in a family garden, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Rural weddings around Blue Bell Hill 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Events we cater in Blue Bell Hill
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Blue Bell Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Burham Down.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning a wedding hog roast in Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Blue Bell Hill is well within our area for weddings. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Blue Bell Hill are Starkey Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. If you are hoping for photos in Westfield Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the ME5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Blue Bell Hill includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
FAQs for Blue Bell Hill
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at St Alban's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll sort the details with them.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Lighting for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Blue Bell Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
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What else we do in Blue Bell Hill
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: 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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away