Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Four Throws
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Four Throws. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Marquee receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Four Throws?
Where the roaster can go in Four Throws
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Power for lights in the evening
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wedding hog roast in Four Throws, carved to order
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for intimate weddings and rustic barn receptions.
There is something special about a country wedding near Four Throws, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose a hog roast in Four Throws?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Getting married in Four Throws?
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Hosts in Four Throws book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Collingwood Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For guests travelling by train, Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evening food at a Four Throws wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Four Throws
Other occasions in Four Throws
Four Throws questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Four Throws from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Four Throws?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Four Throws, such as:
- Late-night wedding food
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards