Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Knockholt, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Knockholt.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Garden weddings at home
- Farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Knockholt
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Knockholt, from gardens to fields. Knockholt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Knockholt to London (about 16 miles away).
Downe Bank nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across TN14. From Main Road and Blueberry Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How our wedding hog roast works in Knockholt
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so nothing is left to chance. We’re often asked to cater weddings in a marquee and vow renewals and blessings, with halloumi skewers, crackling and salads.
Near Knockholt, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Knockholt
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Knockholt?
Knockholt station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Winter weddings in Knockholt are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Knockholt
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- The main wedding meal
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee receptions
Historic houses near Knockholt include Down House (2.7 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.2 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Knockholt
Other occasions in Knockholt
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away