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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Langley Heath, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Langley Heath.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
Book a hog roast in Langley Heath
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Langley Heath
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Wedding hog roast in Langley Heath, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Langley Heath. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are frequently booked for garden weddings at home and weddings in a marquee.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Langley Heath, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Langley Heath
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater weddings across Langley Heath and nearby. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Langley Heath to Canterbury (21 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Hollingbourne station is about 2.5 miles away. Detling Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Langley Heath, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Whether your wedding is on Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Langley Heath we cover include Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Langley Heath include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Potting Shed pub (0.5 miles west)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Langley Heath, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is 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 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Occasions we serve in Langley Heath
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Langley Heath, including:
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening food after the first dance
If you’re marrying at a church near Langley Heath, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Langley Heath
Is Langley Heath close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Langley Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away