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Wedding Hog Roast for Boyden Gate
Wedding hog roast in Boyden Gate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Garden weddings at home
Book a hog roast in Boyden Gate
About our wedding hog roast in Boyden Gate
We look after guests who do not eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat. We’re frequently asked to cater farm weddings and wedding breakfasts, with halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
A wedding in a small place like Boyden Gate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Why choose a hog roast in Boyden Gate?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. 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.
What affects the price in Boyden Gate
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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.
Can you roast near the sea around Boyden Gate?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will sort the details with them.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Getting married in Boyden Gate?
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hosts in Boyden Gate book us for weddings of all sizes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west. If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is not far, and the countryside around Boyden Gate suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Forge Lane and Church Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Boyden Gate, we cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
Other occasions in Boyden Gate
Occasions we serve in Boyden Gate
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Boyden Gate, such as:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Small, informal weddings
Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Where the roaster can go in Boyden Gate
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A way in for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, sunset in Boyden Gate is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away