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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Great Chart, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Great Chart.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
A hog roast near Great Chart
Getting married in Great Chart?
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Great Chart, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Great Chart to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. If you’re marrying at a church near Great Chart, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Great Chart, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Great Chart include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Wedding hog roast in Great Chart, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. For garden weddings at home and the main wedding meal, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
Near Great Chart, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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What else we do in Great Chart
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Perfect for your wedding in Great Chart
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Great Chart, including:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Orlestone Forest, and the countryside around Great Chart suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Great Chart
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Great Chart
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Great Chart, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Great Chart
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to Great Chart?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Great Chart and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards