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Wedding Hog Roast in Eynsford
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 Eynsford.
- Blessings and renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast for Eynsford
Planning a wedding hog roast in Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Eynsford, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eynsford to London (16 miles away).
Marrying at Church of Saint Martin? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Wedding photographers in the area often head for The Warren, and the countryside around Eynsford suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Eynsford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in DA4, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (under half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (less than half a mile west)
Wedding hog roast in Eynsford, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Eynsford suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and vow renewals and blessings, we can cook carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Eynsford, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Eynsford?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eynsford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small, informal weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Second-day get-togethers
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Other occasions in Eynsford
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
What affects the price in Eynsford
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in Eynsford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Eynsford
Is Eynsford close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues 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.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Eynsford hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away