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Wedding Hog Roast in Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Dunkirk
Wedding hog roast near Dunkirk
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Dunkirk suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include marquee weddings and small, informal weddings, with salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Dunkirk often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Common questions in Dunkirk
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 follow the site rules.
Can you roast near the sea around Dunkirk?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Dunkirk? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunkirk, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on London Road and Courtenay Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Also in Dunkirk
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, sunset in Dunkirk is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Dunkirk
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
Whatever the occasion in Dunkirk, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Rustic barn receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Christ Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dunkirk
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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