Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Maidstone, 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 Maidstone.
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Garden weddings at home
A hog roast near Maidstone
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Maidstone
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
About our wedding hog roast in Maidstone
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Maidstone: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are often booked for weddings in a family garden and wedding breakfasts with sides.
Maidstone has plenty of wedding venues, from hotels and function rooms to clubs and gardens. A hog roast suits any reception with outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Common questions in Maidstone
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Maidstone?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cover Maidstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Maidstone and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Weddings in Maidstone: venues, ceremonies and travel
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Hosts in Maidstone book us for weddings of all sizes. Maidstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
River Len LNR can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Maidstone, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 postcode area. Local streets include Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A20 and A26 close by, Maidstone is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Maidstone, we also cover Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Maidstone has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Paper Makers Arms (under half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Maidstone
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Maidstone. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Boxley Hills, and the countryside around Maidstone suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening food at a Maidstone wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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 set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Maidstone
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Places near Maidstone
Other occasions in Maidstone
For event organisers in Maidstone
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Maidstone
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Maidstone
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards