Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hillborough
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Hillborough.
- Home weddings
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Hillborough?
About our wedding hog roast in Hillborough
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and marquee receptions, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
In Hillborough, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Hillborough
What’s the nearest station to Hillborough?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Hillborough close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Hillborough
Also in Hillborough
Planning a wedding hog roast in Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hillborough and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Hillborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hillborough, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is not far, and the countryside around Hillborough suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. 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. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A299, Hillborough is easy for us to reach for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Hillborough, we also cover Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose wedding hog roast in Hillborough?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hillborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a family garden
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning photos in Bishopstone Cliffs? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Hillborough, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards