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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Boughton Lees, Kent
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 Boughton Lees.
- Garden weddings at home
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
A hog roast near Boughton Lees
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Permission for outside catering
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boughton Lees
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About our wedding hog roast in Boughton Lees
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For the day after the wedding and garden weddings at home, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Boughton Lees, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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Boughton Lees questions
How far is Boughton Lees from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Boughton Lees?
Wye station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
Can you cater in Boughton Lees?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Boughton Lees
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Boughton Lees
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Perfect for your wedding in Boughton Lees
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
Here’s what people in Boughton Lees most often book a hog roast for:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening receptions
- Home weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
If you’re marrying at a church near Boughton Lees, such as Saint Christopher's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding. Winter weddings in Boughton Lees are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Weddings in Boughton Lees: venues, ceremonies and travel
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover weddings in Boughton Lees, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Wye station, about 1.4 miles east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over TN25. Streets in the area include Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Boughton Lees we cover include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Boughton Lees includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away