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Wedding Hog Roast in Lamberhurst
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Lamberhurst and across Kent.
- Evening receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Marquee receptions
Wedding hog roast in Lamberhurst
Wedding hog roast near Lamberhurst
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat. On the menu are salads, crackling and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater intimate weddings and second-day get-togethers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lamberhurst, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Common questions in Lamberhurst
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Lamberhurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you come to Lamberhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lamberhurst and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, sunset in Lamberhurst is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Step-free access for our equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lamberhurst
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Lamberhurst
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lamberhurst. Here are some of the most popular:
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Garden weddings at home
- Farm weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
It’s easy to get a price: 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. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Lamberhurst
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater weddings across Lamberhurst and nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lamberhurst to Brighton (29 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Lamberhurst are Scotney Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.6 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you are marrying at a church near Lamberhurst, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lamberhurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Lamberhurst include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give your coordinator the final menu
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards