Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Doddington
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Doddington.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Weddings in a marquee
Book a hog roast in Doddington
Why choose a hog roast in Doddington?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About our wedding hog roast in Doddington
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. Popular choices include carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and typical bookings are for evening food after the first dance and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Doddington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. 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.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater weddings across Doddington and nearby. Doddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Doddington to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Within reach of Doddington are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Doddington Place Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Doddington, we cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Perfect for your wedding in Doddington
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Hosts in Doddington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Teynham station is about 4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In Doddington, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
FAQs for Doddington
Is Doddington close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Doddington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you do evening food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll work with them on the details.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away