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Wedding Hog Roast in Hoaden
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 Hoaden.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
Wedding hog roast in Hoaden
Wedding hog roast in Hoaden, carved to order
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, then carve at the time you’ve set. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee and garden weddings at home, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Hoaden, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Where the roaster can go in Hoaden
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Lighting for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Hoaden
Also in Hoaden
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
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
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hoaden
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hoaden, such as:
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
Marrying at Elmstone Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your wedding to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hoaden and the surrounding area. Hoaden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hoaden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by.
For weddings in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Overland Lane and Walmestone Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Hoaden we cover include Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hoaden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Hoaden questions
We’re gathering after a service at Elmstone Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hoaden?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll sort the details with them.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Hoaden, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Hoaden?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away