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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Cranbrook, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Cranbrook. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Small, informal weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee receptions
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Cranbrook, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast in Cranbrook, slow-roasted on site
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re frequently booked for the day after the wedding and intimate weddings.
In Cranbrook, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
Weddings in Cranbrook: venues, ceremonies and travel
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover weddings in Cranbrook, as well as the surrounding area. Cranbrook is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Crane Valley, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Kent takes in TN17 and TN18, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For weddings just outside Cranbrook, we cover Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
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What else we do in Cranbrook
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Events we cater in Cranbrook
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cranbrook. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The main wedding meal
If you’re marrying at a church near Cranbrook, such as Congregational Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Cranbrook
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Common questions in Cranbrook
Can you cater after a service at Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away