Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Bridge, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Bridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Evening receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Garden weddings at home
Wedding hog roast in Bridge
About our wedding hog roast in Bridge
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. Whether it is home weddings and evening food after the first dance, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bridge, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Questions from Bridge
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Do you come to Bridge?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in Bridge are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Bridge?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Bridge weddings: local tips
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Bridge are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Bridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Historic houses near Bridge include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over CT4. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Bridge, we also cover Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bridge includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Bridge include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Arms (within half a mile east)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bridge
What else we do in Bridge
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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