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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Dover, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Dover? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee receptions
Book a hog roast in Dover
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Wedding hog roast near Dover
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. On the menu are crackling, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are frequently booked for garden weddings at home and barn and farm weddings.
For a wedding in Dover, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with grounds keeps things personal. A hog roast fits that style. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Dover
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter weddings in Dover are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Dover
Is Dover close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where the roaster can go in Dover
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Dover
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What affects the price in Dover
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Getting married in Dover?
Dover is in Kent. We cover weddings in Dover, as well as the surrounding area. Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Marrying at Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. It is worth telling train travellers that Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Church Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A2 and A20 close by, Dover is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Dover we cover include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dover has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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More for events in Dover
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away