Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hoo St Werburgh
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Hoo St Werburgh and the surrounding area.
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee weddings
Planning an event in Hoo St Werburgh?
Wedding hog roast in Hoo St Werburgh, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. For second-day get-togethers and garden weddings at home, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Hoo St Werburgh often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter weddings in Hoo St Werburgh are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- 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.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Hoo St Werburgh?
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We’re happy to travel to Hoo St Werburgh for weddings. We cater 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hoo St Werburgh to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (4 miles south-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Marrying at Church of St Werburgh? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
For weddings in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Hoo St Werburgh has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Hoo St Werburgh include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequer's Public House (0.5 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Step-free access for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Common questions in Hoo St Werburgh
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Werburgh?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hoo St Werburgh?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Events we cater in Hoo St Werburgh
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
In Hoo St Werburgh and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Gillingham (Kent) station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Places near Hoo St Werburgh
Also in Hoo St Werburgh
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards