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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hothfield, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Hothfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Hothfield
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Hothfield is about 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast near Hothfield
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater blessings and renewals and barn and farm weddings.
Near Hothfield, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Places near Hothfield
Other occasions in Hothfield
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hothfield
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Hothfield? We can help. Hothfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Hothfield include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Marrying at Church of St Margaret? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in TN26, we can bring the roaster to you. From The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Evening food typically goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Occasions we serve in Hothfield
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Hothfield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening receptions
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
FAQs for Hothfield
What’s the nearest station to Hothfield?
Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Hothfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hothfield and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away