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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Chartham, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Chartham.
- Garden weddings at home
- Weddings in a marquee
- Wedding breakfasts
Slow-roasted pork in Chartham
How our wedding hog roast works in Chartham
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Chartham. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it is vow renewals and blessings and post-wedding gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Rural weddings around Chartham have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Chartham weddings: local tips
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Chartham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
It is worth telling train travellers that Chartham has its own station, Chartham station. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, River Court and The Green or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Places near Chartham
Other occasions in Chartham
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Travel to Chartham
- Site access
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 are paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Chartham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A way in for the roaster
- Lighting for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chartham
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Chartham?
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
However big or small the event in Chartham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Evening receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Home weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in No Man's Orchard, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Chartham
Could you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Chartham at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
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.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards