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Wedding Hog Roast for Clap Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Clap Hill.
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Blessings and renewals
Book a hog roast in Clap Hill
How our wedding hog roast works in Clap Hill
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so nothing is left to chance. For evening receptions and wedding breakfasts with sides, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork.
Rural weddings around Clap Hill have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding in Clap Hill. For a summer wedding in Clap Hill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Clap Hill
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.
Do you come out to small places like Clap Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Clap Hill?
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
Whatever the occasion in Clap Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Evening receptions
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
For outdoor photos, Hatch Park is close by, and the countryside around Clap Hill suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Weddings in Clap Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Clap Hill. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Clap Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you are hoping for photos in Poulton Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Clap Hill, we also cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Why choose a hog roast in Clap Hill?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Clap Hill hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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