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Wedding Hog Roast in Claygate Cross
Wedding hog roast in Claygate Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee
Wedding hog roast for Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross questions
What’s the nearest station to Claygate Cross?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Claygate Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cater in Claygate Cross?
Yes, Claygate Cross is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Wedding hog roast in Claygate Cross, carved to order
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. For barn and farm weddings and late-night wedding food, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
Rural weddings around Claygate Cross have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Claygate Cross
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Getting married in Claygate Cross?
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Claygate Cross, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Claygate Cross to London (about 23 miles away).
Planning photos in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.9 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across the TN15 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
More for events in Claygate Cross
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Claygate Cross
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Who books wedding hog roast in Claygate Cross?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
People around Claygate Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee weddings
After a ceremony at a church like The Church of the Good Shepherd, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Claygate Cross, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away