Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Burham
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Burham and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Small, informal weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Second-day get-togethers
A hog roast near Burham
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Wedding hog roast near Burham
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 post-wedding gatherings and evening food after the first dance, with spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling.
Rural weddings around Burham 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 plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Weddings in Burham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your wedding is in Burham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Burham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. For outdoor photos, Burham Down is close by, and the countryside around Burham suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across ME1 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burham include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (under half a mile north)
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Golden-hour photos in Burham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Questions from Burham
What’s the nearest station to Burham?
Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Burham Marsh?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Do you cover Burham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Burham and the rest of Medway included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Places near Burham
Other occasions in Burham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards