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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Coldharbour, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Coldharbour.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast for Coldharbour
Why choose wedding hog roast in Coldharbour?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
People around Coldharbour book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Second-day get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St John often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
Wedding hog roast in Coldharbour, carved to order
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Whether it is late-night wedding food and weddings in a family garden, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork.
A wedding in a small place like Coldharbour frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Evening food typically goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Also near Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Travel to Coldharbour
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Coldharbour for weddings. Coldharbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Coldharbour to London (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (2.2 miles north) and Knole House (3.6 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Barden Lake, and the countryside around Coldharbour suits an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Coldharbour questions
Do you come out to small places like Coldharbour?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Coldharbour?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need extra food?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Coldharbour, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Coldharbour, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away