Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Lashenden
Wedding hog roast in Lashenden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening food after the first dance
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast for Lashenden
How our wedding hog roast works in Lashenden
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for small, informal weddings and evening food after the first dance.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lashenden, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Lashenden
Is Lashenden close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Lashenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will guests be full?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and we will confirm it in writing.
Do you come to Lashenden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lashenden and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
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Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
For event organisers in Lashenden
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At a December wedding in Lashenden, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Lashenden weddings: local tips
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lashenden and the surrounding area. Lashenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lashenden to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lashenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Occasions we serve in Lashenden
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Lashenden most often book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Home weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give final numbers in good time
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards