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Wedding Hog Roast in Hackington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Hackington.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Hackington
Weddings in Hackington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Hackington are part of our patch. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Canterbury West station is about 1.4 miles away. For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
Wedding hog roast near Hackington
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, with china available on request. Whether it is second-day get-togethers and weddings in a family garden, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Rural weddings around Hackington have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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.
What affects the price in Hackington
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, sunset in Hackington is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hackington, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Hackington: your questions answered
Is Hackington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Events we cater in Hackington
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hackington:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Hackington hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away