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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Capel, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Capel and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
A hog roast near Capel
Capel questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas à Becket: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Capel?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Capel?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How our wedding hog roast works in Capel
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. We are often asked to cater anniversary vow renewals and marquee receptions, with salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Capel often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Getting married in Capel?
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Capel for weddings and the places nearby. Capel is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Foal Hurst Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Marrying at Church of St Thomas à Becket? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Capel include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Evening food at a Capel wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send 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.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
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.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Towns and villages near Capel
What else we do in Capel
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Capel
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Capel. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards