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Wedding Hog Roast in Headcorn
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Headcorn and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
A hog roast near Headcorn
Wedding hog roast near Headcorn
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. On the menu are carved roast pork, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for wedding breakfasts and marquee receptions.
Weddings in a place like Headcorn frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Headcorn weddings: local tips
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Headcorn are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Headcorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: there’s a station right in Headcorn: Headcorn station. 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. From Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Headcorn, we cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give your coordinator the final menu
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
More for events in Headcorn
Why choose wedding hog roast in Headcorn?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headcorn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening food after the first dance
After a ceremony at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Headcorn
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves a lot of people fast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Headcorn
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Headcorn, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Headcorn
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away