Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Kempe's Corner
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Kempe's Corner and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Kempe's Corner
Wedding hog roast near Kempe's Corner
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, then carve at the time you’ve set. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and evening receptions.
Rural weddings around Kempe's Corner have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Why choose a hog roast in Kempe's Corner?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Kempe's Corner hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Kempe's Corner
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Kempe's Corner, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give final numbers in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Kempe's Corner. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. If you are hoping for photos in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over TN25. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
What affects the price in Kempe's Corner
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening food at a Kempe's Corner wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- 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.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Kempe's Corner
Is Kempe's Corner close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Kempe's Corner?
Wye station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 you both updated.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also near Kempe's Corner
More for events in Kempe's Corner
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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