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Wedding Hog Roast in Lower Stoke
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Lower Stoke and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Stoke
Wedding hog roast near Lower Stoke
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. Whether it’s evening food after the first dance and rustic barn receptions, we can cook new potatoes, salads and crackling for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lower Stoke, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give final numbers in good time
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Occasions we serve in Lower Stoke
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lower Stoke, including:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Small, informal weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Garden weddings at home
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Lower Stoke questions
Do you come out to small places like Lower Stoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Lower Stoke close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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What else we do in Lower Stoke
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
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.
Why choose a hog roast in Lower Stoke?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In Lower Stoke, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, 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 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Lower Stoke weddings: local tips
Lower Stoke is in Medway. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Stoke. Lower Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bishop Saltings.
For weddings in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Lower Stoke we cover include Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
The countryside around Lower Stoke includes Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (under half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away