Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Eastry
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 Eastry.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Small, informal weddings
Planning an event in Eastry?
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wedding hog roast near Eastry
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. For the day after the wedding and vow renewals and blessings, we can cook carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and salads for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Eastry suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Events we cater in Eastry
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
However big or small the event in Eastry, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- Garden weddings at home
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning photos in Ham Fen? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Eastry. Eastry is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Eastry to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.3 miles north-east. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of CT13. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Eastry, we also cover Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Eastry includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (within half a mile east)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wedding in Eastry, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Eastry
Can you roast near the sea around Eastry?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cater in Eastry?
Yes, Eastry is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give final numbers in good time
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Nearby places to Eastry
Also in Eastry
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards