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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Laddingford, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Laddingford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning an event in Laddingford?
Wedding hog roast in Laddingford, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Laddingford: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed, low-key weddings and the main wedding meal, with salads, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Laddingford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Permission for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose wedding hog roast in Laddingford?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
However big or small the event in Laddingford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Laddingford, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Laddingford
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re 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 you both updated.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Laddingford
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Laddingford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Laddingford
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Laddingford? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the ME18 postcode area. Local streets include Cleavesland and St Mary's Close; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Laddingford
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away