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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
Wedding hog roast in Kingsnorth: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Intimate weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Evening receptions
Book a hog roast in Kingsnorth
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Wedding hog roast in Kingsnorth, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. For weddings in a family garden and second-day get-togethers, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and carved roast pork for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Kingsnorth often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Kingsnorth hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Kingsnorth
Other occasions in Kingsnorth
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Power for lights in the evening
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Kingsnorth: your questions answered
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Kingsnorth at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it’s 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 set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Getting married in Kingsnorth?
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Kingsnorth, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Bishop Saltings is close by.
Wherever your wedding is in ME3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
Occasions we serve in Kingsnorth
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Hosts in Kingsnorth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Blessings and renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away