Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Capstone, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Capstone and across Medway.
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
Slow-roasted pork in Capstone
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Wedding hog roast in Capstone, carved to order
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. For farm weddings and anniversary vow renewals, we can cook carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Capstone, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Other occasions in Capstone
Weddings in Capstone: venues, ceremonies and travel
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater weddings of every size in Capstone. We cater 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Capstone to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Planning photos in Darland Banks? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.1 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capstone, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area. For weddings just outside Capstone, we cover Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Questions from Capstone
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you come to Capstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Capstone and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Where the roaster can go in Capstone
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Permission for outside catering
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
For event organisers in Capstone
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Capstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away