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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Culmers, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Culmers: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
- Second-day get-togethers
A hog roast near Culmers
Wedding hog roast in Culmers, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and blessings and renewals, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Rural weddings around Culmers have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Weddings in Culmers: venues, ceremonies and travel
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Hosts in Culmers book us for weddings of all sizes. Culmers is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Culmers to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Culmers suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Culmers, such as Church of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wedding in Culmers, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Nearby places to Culmers
What else we do in Culmers
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
FAQs for Culmers
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
What affects the price in Culmers
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A way in for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away