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Wedding Hog Roast in Chainhurst
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Chainhurst? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Chainhurst
Occasions we serve in Chainhurst
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
People around Chainhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Marden station, about 2 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
Wedding hog roast in Chainhurst, carved to order
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Typical bookings include relaxed, low-key weddings and wedding breakfasts with sides, with salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chainhurst, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
More for events in Chainhurst
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chainhurst
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give final numbers in good time
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Chainhurst. Evening food at a Chainhurst wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chainhurst, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Questions from Chainhurst
How far is Chainhurst from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Chainhurst too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Chainhurst, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. From Raynham Villas and Hunton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Chainhurst, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away