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Wedding Hog Roast in Cheeseman's Green
Wedding hog roast in Cheeseman's Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Evening receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Cheeseman's Green
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About our wedding hog roast in Cheeseman's Green
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. Popular choices include carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for evening receptions and garden weddings at home.
A wedding in a small place like Cheeseman's Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Cheeseman's Green, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Cheeseman's Green
Which station is closest to Cheeseman's Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Cheeseman's Green from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Also near Cheeseman's Green
More for events in Cheeseman's Green
Getting married in Cheeseman's Green?
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cheeseman's Green. Cheeseman's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away. Within reach of Cheeseman's Green are historic houses such as Godinton House (4.3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cheeseman's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books wedding hog roast in Cheeseman's Green?
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cheeseman's Green, such as:
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
If you want countryside in your photos, Hatch Park is not far.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away