Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Herne Bay, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Herne Bay and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Herne Bay
How our wedding hog roast works in Herne Bay
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, with china available on request. We are often asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and rustic barn receptions, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork.
In a town like Herne Bay, a ceremony and then a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That’s ideal for a hog roast: the roaster cooks outside while guests celebrate. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Herne Bay questions
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cover Herne Bay?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Herne Bay and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Herne Bay?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
In Herne Bay and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Home weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Nearby places to Herne Bay
What else we do in Herne Bay
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Herne Bay
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Herne Bay
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission for outside catering
- Lighting for evening service
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Herne Bay weddings: local tips
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Herne Bay. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Curtis Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. After a ceremony at a church like Christ Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Herne Bay is on the A299 and B2205, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Bay include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Herne Bay wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away