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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Goodnestone, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Goodnestone.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
A hog roast near Goodnestone
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. At a December wedding in Goodnestone, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- 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 set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast in Goodnestone, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Goodnestone suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and garden weddings at home.
Near Goodnestone, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Towns and villages near Goodnestone
Also in Goodnestone
Why choose a hog roast in Goodnestone?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Goodnestone
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Goodnestone close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you come to Goodnestone?
Yes, Goodnestone is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Permission for outside catering
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your wedding in Goodnestone
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Goodnestone, such as:
- Home weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Historic houses near Goodnestone include Goodnestone Park (within half a mile south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Goodnestone: venues, ceremonies and travel
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Goodnestone book us for weddings of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Adisham station is about 1.5 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near Goodnestone, such as Church of the Holy Cross, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Goodnestone we cover include Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away