Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Chipstead, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Chipstead and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening food after the first dance
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast for Chipstead
Wedding hog roast near Chipstead
For a relaxed wedding in Chipstead, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. For second-day get-togethers and anniversary vow renewals, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chipstead, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Getting married in Chipstead?
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Chipstead and its neighbours for weddings. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Chipstead to London (about 18 miles away).
Planning photos in Montreal Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Chipstead include Knole House (2.8 miles south-east) and Quebec House (3.4 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN13 and TN14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chipstead include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bricklayers Arms (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Chipstead
Which station is closest to Chipstead?
Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Lighting for evening service
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Evening food at a Chipstead wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Chipstead
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Chipstead?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chipstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- The day after the wedding
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
For guests travelling by train, Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. 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.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards