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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Densole, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Densole.
- Small, informal weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Densole
Why choose a hog roast in Densole?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and the cost guide.
Wedding hog roast in Densole, carved to order
For a relaxed wedding in Densole, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. We’re often asked to cater anniversary vow renewals and post-wedding gatherings, serving carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
There is something special about a country wedding near Densole, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Densole, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Densole
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Travel to Densole
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books wedding hog roast in Densole?
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Densole, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
- Garden weddings at home
- Farm weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Densole
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Densole suit a hog roast. Densole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Cheriton Hill is close by, and the countryside around Densole suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like St Luke's, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Densole, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in CT18, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Densole, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Common questions in Densole
Can you cater after a service at St Luke's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Densole?
Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Densole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Densole and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will work with them on the details.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards