Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hemsted
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Hemsted.
- Farm weddings
- Late-night wedding food
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Book a hog roast in Hemsted
How our wedding hog roast works in Hemsted
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for relaxed, low-key weddings and post-wedding gatherings.
Rural weddings around Hemsted have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Who books wedding hog roast in Hemsted?
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Home weddings
- Small, informal weddings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Tolsford Hill, and the countryside around Hemsted suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Nearby places to Hemsted
Other occasions in Hemsted
Getting married in Hemsted?
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Hemsted. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hemsted to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hemsted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across CT18. Other places close to Hemsted we cover include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Hemsted includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Where the roaster can go in Hemsted
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hemsted
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Questions from Hemsted
Is Hemsted close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs 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.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What affects the price in Hemsted
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, sunset in Hemsted is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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