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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Marley, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Marley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Slow-roasted pork in Marley
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evening food at a Marley wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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About our wedding hog roast in Marley
For a relaxed wedding in Marley, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. Whether it’s late-night wedding food and relaxed, low-key weddings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Marley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Marley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Events we cater in Marley
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
Here’s what people in Marley most often book a hog roast for:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
Within reach of Marley are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
Where the roaster can go in Marley
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Lighting for evening service
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
Also near Marley
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FAQs for Marley
Which station is closest to Marley?
Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Augustine?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Getting married in Marley?
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Marley? We cover the whole area. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Sandwich station is about 2.5 miles away. Planning photos in Ham Fen? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Broad Lane and Marley Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Marley we cover include Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away