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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening receptions
- Marquee receptions
Planning an event in Boughton Monchelsea?
Wedding hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Boughton Monchelsea. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. For late-night wedding food and blessings and renewals, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers and more.
A wedding in a small place like Boughton Monchelsea frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
FAQs for Boughton Monchelsea
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Monchelsea?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Getting married in Boughton Monchelsea?
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Boughton Monchelsea. Boughton Monchelsea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Boughton Monchelsea to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Boughton Monchelsea include Stoneacre (2.2 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Boughton Monchelsea, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Boughton Monchelsea sits on or near the B2163, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Boughton Monchelsea, we also cover Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile west)
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 liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wedding in Boughton Monchelsea, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually 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.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
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What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Events we cater in Boughton Monchelsea
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Boughton Monchelsea, including:
- Weddings in a family garden
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Boughton Monchelsea, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away