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Wedding Hog Roast in Bullockstone
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Bullockstone. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Book a hog roast in Bullockstone
Bullockstone weddings: local tips
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Bullockstone and its neighbours for weddings. Bullockstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Planning photos in Curtis Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for West Blean and Thornden Woods, and the countryside around Bullockstone suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT6, we can bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Bullockstone, we cover Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bullockstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Bullockstone include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Wedding hog roast in Bullockstone, carved to order
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. For vow renewals and blessings and wedding breakfasts, we can cook halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and salads and more.
Rural weddings around Bullockstone have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Golden-hour photos in Bullockstone at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
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. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Questions from Bullockstone
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are generally enough.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Bullockstone hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards