Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lynsore Bottom, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Lynsore Bottom.
- Late-night wedding food
- Second-day get-togethers
- Rustic barn receptions
Wedding hog roast in Lynsore Bottom
About our wedding hog roast in Lynsore Bottom
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and post-wedding gatherings, serving salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Rural weddings around Lynsore Bottom have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. 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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Lynsore Bottom
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
Hosts in Lynsore Bottom book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Jumping Downs, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
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Other occasions in Lynsore Bottom
Why choose a hog roast in Lynsore Bottom?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Lynsore Bottom
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Permission for outside catering
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Lynsore Bottom is about 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.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Lynsore Bottom? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent.
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. It’s worth telling train travellers that Bekesbourne station, about 4.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
What affects the price in Lynsore Bottom
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away