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Wedding Hog Roast for Herne
Wedding hog roast in Herne: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding hog roast for Herne
How our wedding hog roast works in Herne
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. We are often asked to cater anniversary vow renewals and barn and farm weddings, with carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a smaller place like Herne, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a level spot and access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Herne
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Places near Herne
Other occasions in Herne
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Herne
How far is Herne from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Herne?
Yes, Herne is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Herne weddings: local tips
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Herne? We can help. Herne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Planning photos in Curtis Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over CT6. From St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Herne, we also cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Herne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Winter weddings in Herne are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A way in for the roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Herne
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Herne hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards