Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hoo
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Hoo. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Small, informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Wedding hog roast in Hoo
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Wedding hog roast in Hoo, carved to order
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. Typical bookings include rustic barn receptions and marquee receptions, with crackling, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hoo, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Who books wedding hog roast in Hoo?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Here’s what people in Hoo most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Evening receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
If you want countryside in your photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay isn’t far.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Getting married in Hoo?
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Hoo, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hoo, such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Historic houses near Hoo include Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Hoo we cover include Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hoo includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A way in for the roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Other occasions in Hoo
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Golden-hour photos in Hoo at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Questions from Hoo
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hoo?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are usually enough.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away