Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Danaway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Danaway.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Danaway
Wedding hog roast in Danaway, carved to order
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. We’re frequently asked to cater the main wedding meal and barn and farm weddings, serving salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Danaway, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. 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
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Danaway questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Danaway close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Danaway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Danaway and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Also in Danaway
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Danaway, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Detling Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Danaway suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Open spaces near Danaway include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
Before you choose a 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
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Perfect for your wedding in Danaway
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
In Danaway and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Barn and farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
If you’re marrying at a church near Danaway, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Danaway, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Danaway
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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 typically easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away