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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Groombridge, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Groombridge.
- Home weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast for Groombridge
Wedding hog roast in Groombridge, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Whether it’s blessings and renewals and marquee receptions, we’ll put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Rural weddings around Groombridge 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.
Groombridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Groombridge?
The closest is Eridge station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Groombridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Groombridge
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Getting married in Groombridge?
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Groombridge, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Groombridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve. Among the historic houses close to Groombridge are Groombridge Place (less than half a mile north-east) and Bassetts Manor (3.9 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Groombridge, we also cover Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
About the food
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.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Evening food at a Groombridge wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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 agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Groombridge
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Here’s what people in Groombridge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
- Second-day get-togethers
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Why choose a hog roast in Groombridge?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away