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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Cranbrook Common, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Cranbrook Common and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
Book a hog roast in Cranbrook Common
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
Wedding hog roast near Cranbrook Common
For a relaxed wedding in Cranbrook Common, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. For marquee receptions and late-night wedding food, we will put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cranbrook Common, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Cranbrook Common: your questions answered
Is Cranbrook Common close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Cranbrook Common
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
People around Cranbrook Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Small, informal weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening food at a Cranbrook Common wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Cranbrook Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Cranbrook Common
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cranbrook Common
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Cranbrook Common is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Cranbrook Common is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cranbrook Common to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Cranbrook Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in TN17, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Cranbrook Common we cover include Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Nearby places to Cranbrook Common
What else we do in Cranbrook Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away