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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Kemsley, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Kemsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts
Book a hog roast in Kemsley
About our wedding hog roast in Kemsley
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. Typical bookings include intimate weddings and wedding breakfasts, serving salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
For a smaller place like Kemsley, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a level spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter weddings in Kemsley are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kemsley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Kemsley and its neighbours for weddings. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Kemsley station serves Kemsley directly. Milton Creek Country Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Kemsley we cover include Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
FAQs for Kemsley
Is Kemsley close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Kemsley?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
However big or small the event in Kemsley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Weddings in a marquee
If you’re marrying at a church near Kemsley, such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
For event organisers in Kemsley
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Kemsley
Other occasions in Kemsley
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards