Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Luton
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Luton.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Late-night wedding food
Slow-roasted pork in Luton
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
About our wedding hog roast in Luton
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so nothing is left to chance. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and second-day get-togethers, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Weddings in a place like Luton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Other occasions in Luton
What affects the price in Luton
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Luton
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Here’s what people in Luton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Intimate weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Vow renewals and blessings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Luton. Luton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Luton include Restoration House (1.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.5 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you are hoping for photos in Gillingham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Weddings anywhere in ME4, ME5 and ME7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Luton has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Luton include The Victory Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Magpie Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Luton questions
We are gathering after a service at Saint Paul with All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Luton close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Luton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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