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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hacklinge, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Hacklinge.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast in Hacklinge
Wedding hog roast near Hacklinge
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We’re often asked to cater marquee receptions and second-day get-togethers, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and new potatoes.
Near Hacklinge, weddings are frequently 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Perfect for your wedding in Hacklinge
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Hacklinge book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Monk's Wall nature reserve, and the countryside around Hacklinge suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Hacklinge hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Weddings in Hacklinge: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hacklinge and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hacklinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you are marrying at a church near Hacklinge, such as Church of St George, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in CT14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hacklinge includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach pub (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Hacklinge
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For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Hacklinge
Can you do a hog roast in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Hacklinge?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Will guests be full?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are generally enough.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Hacklinge, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give final numbers in good time
We will be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards