Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Devil's Den, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Devil's Den and the surrounding area.
- Weddings in a marquee
- The main wedding meal
- Anniversary vow renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Devil's Den
Weddings in Devil's Den: venues, ceremonies and travel
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Devil's Den book us for weddings of all sizes. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Devil's Den to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Within reach of Devil's Den are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. 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.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Wedding hog roast in Devil's Den, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and farm weddings, serving salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural weddings around Devil's Den have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in Devil's Den?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Devil's Den
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Devil's Den
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Permission for outside catering
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Devil's Den, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Common questions in Devil's Den
How far is Devil's Den from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Devil's Den?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Devil's Den, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Devil's Den
Other occasions in Devil's Den
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away