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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lynsted, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Lynsted.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Home weddings
- Blessings and renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Lynsted
Wedding hog roast near Lynsted
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. Whether it is the main wedding meal and garden weddings at home, we will put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Lynsted frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Lynsted, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food is frequently 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.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Lynsted
Other occasions in Lynsted
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Lynsted?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Hosts in Lynsted book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Garden weddings at home
- Late-night wedding food
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Put the station on your invitation: Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Lynsted weddings: local tips
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Lynsted. Lynsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. 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. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lynsted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Lynsted we cover include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Lynsted include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Common questions in Lynsted
Which station is closest to Lynsted?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away