Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hawthorn
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Hawthorn? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Home weddings
Planning an event in Hawthorn?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Hawthorn. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods isn’t far. For guests travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in CT6 and CT3. Local streets include Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Hawthorn include the A299, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hawthorn include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Wedding hog roast near Hawthorn
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Hawthorn. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We’re frequently asked to cater second-day get-togethers and evening receptions, with new potatoes, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Near Hawthorn, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Hawthorn: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Hawthorn?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Hawthorn?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hawthorn and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Also near Hawthorn
Other occasions in Hawthorn
A hog roast compared with other options
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Perfect for your wedding in Hawthorn
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawthorn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Winter weddings in Hawthorn are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A way in for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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