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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Luddesdown, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Luddesdown.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
- Evening receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Luddesdown
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
About our wedding hog roast in Luddesdown
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts with sides and evening receptions.
Rural weddings around Luddesdown have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Also near Luddesdown
Other occasions in Luddesdown
Where the roaster can go in Luddesdown
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Step-free access for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose wedding hog roast in Luddesdown?
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Whatever the occasion in Luddesdown, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Marquee weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Luddesdown
Is Luddesdown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are usually enough.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
Can you cater in Luddesdown?
Yes, Luddesdown is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In Luddesdown, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Luddesdown weddings: local tips
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater weddings across Luddesdown and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Ranscombe Farm is close by. Camer Park Country Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Wherever your wedding is in DA13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards