Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Cliffe, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Cliffe and the surrounding area.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Planning an event in Cliffe?
Wedding hog roast in Cliffe, carved to order
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. We are often asked to cater relaxed, low-key weddings and evening receptions, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Near Cliffe, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Cliffe are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Cliffe
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
However big or small the event in Cliffe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Marrying at Church of St Helen? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
FAQs for Cliffe
How far is Cliffe from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Cliffe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cliffe
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cover weddings in Cliffe, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe to London (about 26 miles away).
Within reach of Cliffe are historic houses such as Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Thurrock Thameside Nature Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Weddings anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Cliffe we cover include Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Evening Star pub (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Towns and villages near Cliffe
More for events in Cliffe
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away