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Wedding Hog Roast in Highstreet
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Highstreet.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
Planning an event in Highstreet?
Wedding hog roast in Highstreet, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Highstreet: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. Whether it is farm weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork.
Rural weddings around Highstreet have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
FAQs for Highstreet
How far is Highstreet from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Highstreet?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 3 miles away.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Highstreet weddings: local tips
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Highstreet and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests travelling by train, Whitstable station is about 3 miles away. If you are hoping for photos in Foxes Cross Bottom, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Thanet Way and Highstreet Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover weddings in Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Highstreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Where the roaster can go in Highstreet
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give final numbers in good time
Evening food typically goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What else we do in Highstreet
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evening food at a Highstreet 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 agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Highstreet
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Highstreet. Typical bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Highstreet suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away