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Wedding Hog Roast in Istead Rise
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Istead Rise.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
Planning an event in Istead Rise?
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
About our wedding hog roast in Istead Rise
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. Whether it’s weddings in a family garden and second-day get-togethers, we will put together a menu of salads, crackling and carved roast pork and more.
Rural weddings around Istead Rise have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Istead Rise
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Istead Rise most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening receptions
- Intimate weddings
Marrying at Saint Barnabus Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Also near Istead Rise
What else we do in Istead Rise
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Istead Rise, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Istead Rise?
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater weddings across Istead Rise and nearby, from gardens to fields. Istead Rise is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Sawyers Lake, and the countryside around Istead Rise suits an outdoor reception. It is worth telling train travellers that Meopham station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
For weddings in DA13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Istead Rise we cover include Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Saint George's Church of England School (1.7 miles north)
Common questions in Istead Rise
Which station is closest to Istead Rise?
Meopham station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Barnabus Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
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 bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away