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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hollybushes, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Hollybushes.
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Wedding hog roast in Hollybushes
Wedding hog roast in Hollybushes, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. For post-wedding gatherings and farm weddings, we can cook salads, carved roast pork and crackling for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Hollybushes often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Where the roaster can go in Hollybushes
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
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hollybushes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Hollybushes, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
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Hollybushes: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hollybushes?
Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Hollybushes close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Who books wedding hog roast in Hollybushes?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Hollybushes book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Weddings in Hollybushes: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Weddings in Hollybushes are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hollybushes to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Planning photos in Cromers Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. For weddings just outside Hollybushes, we cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards