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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Marden Beech, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Marden Beech? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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- Post-wedding gatherings
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Wedding hog roast for Marden Beech
Wedding hog roast in Marden Beech, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Marden Beech: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. We serve spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater small, informal weddings and wedding breakfasts with sides.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Marden Beech, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Marden Beech
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Marden Beech, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Marden station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden Beech, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Marden Beech, we cover Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Marden Beech at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Marden Beech?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Common questions in Marden Beech
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Marden Beech from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Marden Beech
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Marden Beech
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
Whatever the occasion in Marden Beech, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Home weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
Marrying at St Michael and All Angels Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards