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Wedding Hog Roast in Buttsole
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Buttsole and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast in Buttsole
Wedding hog roast in Buttsole, carved to order
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. We’re often asked to cater evening receptions and rustic barn receptions, with new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Rural weddings around Buttsole 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. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter weddings in Buttsole are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- 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.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Buttsole
Can you roast near the sea around Buttsole?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Buttsole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Buttsole?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Buttsole and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
How much room do you need?
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.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we add a second roast?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way in for the roaster
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Buttsole?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Buttsole
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Buttsole
Also in Buttsole
Buttsole weddings: local tips
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Buttsole. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Within reach of Buttsole are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles west) and Walmer Castle (4.9 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT13 and CT14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wedding is on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Buttsole we cover include Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away