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Wedding Hog Roast for Herne Common
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Herne Common.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Post-wedding gatherings
A hog roast near Herne Common
How our wedding hog roast works in Herne Common
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and garden weddings at home, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
A wedding in a small place like Herne Common often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What affects the price in Herne Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Getting married in Herne Common?
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Herne Common, whatever the venue. Herne Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
If you are marrying at a church near Herne Common, such as Church of St Martin, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Common include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Who books wedding hog roast in Herne Common?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Herne Common, including:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Small, informal weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Curtis Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. 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
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Evening food at a Herne Common wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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. Sort that first.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Common questions in Herne Common
Is Herne Common close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Do we need extra food?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and we will confirm it in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away