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Wedding Hog Roast for Cliftonville
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Cliftonville. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Cliftonville
How our wedding hog roast works in Cliftonville
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It’s food and a bit of theatre. Typical bookings include farm weddings and marquee receptions, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
In Cliftonville, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Golden-hour photos in Cliftonville at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Weddings in Cliftonville: venues, ceremonies and travel
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Cliftonville for weddings. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cliftonville to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Cliftonville include Quex Park (3.9 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Marrying at Church of St Paul? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across CT9 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Cliftonville we cover include Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Cliftonville include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Questions from Cliftonville
How far is Cliftonville from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Cliftonville?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cliftonville and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
- Blessings and renewals
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Margate station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away