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Wedding Hog Roast in Hales Place
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Hales Place and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee weddings
Book a hog roast in Hales Place
How the day works
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. In Hales Place, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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 arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast near Hales Place
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Hales Place suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and blessings and renewals, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers and more.
Weddings in a place like Hales Place often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Where the roaster can go in Hales Place
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Lighting for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Hales Place
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Here’s what people in Hales Place most often book a hog roast for:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
- The main wedding meal
- Weddings in a marquee
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Hales Place weddings: local tips
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Hales Place is well within our area for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent.
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hales Place suits an outdoor reception. If you’re hoping for photos in Bus Company Island, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT2 and CT1, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hales Place, we also cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hales Place include Archbishop's School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (within half a mile south)
Questions from Hales Place
What’s the nearest station to Hales Place?
Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Is Hales Place close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards