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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Chiddingstone Hoath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Blessings and renewals
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast for Chiddingstone Hoath
Wedding hog roast near Chiddingstone Hoath
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We are often asked to cater farm weddings and wedding breakfasts, with spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and salads.
Rural weddings around Chiddingstone Hoath have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Common questions in Chiddingstone Hoath
How far is Chiddingstone Hoath from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Chiddingstone Hoath 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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
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.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Will guests be full?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are normally enough.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Winter weddings in Chiddingstone Hoath are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
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 that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingstone Hoath
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission for outside catering
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Chiddingstone Hoath
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Chiddingstone Hoath?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Chiddingstone Hoath hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chiddingstone Hoath
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Chiddingstone Hoath
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
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.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Weddings in Chiddingstone Hoath: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater weddings across Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, from gardens to fields. Chiddingstone Hoath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Chiddingstone Hoath suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald 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 TN8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rock Public House (within half a mile north)
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For event organisers in Chiddingstone Hoath
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingstone Hoath
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Chiddingstone Hoath:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away