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Wedding Hog Roast for Graveney
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Graveney and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Book a hog roast in Graveney
About our wedding hog roast in Graveney
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and blessings and weddings in a marquee.
Rural weddings around Graveney have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
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.
Towns and villages near Graveney
Other occasions in Graveney
Weddings in Graveney: venues, ceremonies and travel
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Graveney. Graveney is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Graveney we cover include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Events we cater in Graveney
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
In Graveney and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- The day after the wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Winter weddings in Graveney are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Graveney
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Graveney: your questions answered
Could you cook in South Swale?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we add a second roast?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you do evening food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Do you come to Graveney?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give final numbers in good time
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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