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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Littlebourne, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Littlebourne and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Littlebourne
How our wedding hog roast works in Littlebourne
For a relaxed wedding in Littlebourne, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. Popular choices include carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads, and we’re frequently booked for marquee weddings and vow renewals and blessings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Littlebourne, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Littlebourne
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Littlebourne. Littlebourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Vincent, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests. From Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Littlebourne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Basket Makers pub (within half a mile east)
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Littlebourne questions
What’s the nearest station to Littlebourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Vincent: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
For event organisers in Littlebourne
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Littlebourne
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
People around Littlebourne book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
Historic houses near Littlebourne include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Golden-hour photos in Littlebourne at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards