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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Marley, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Marley and the surrounding area.
- Blessings and renewals
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Marley
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Golden-hour photos in Marley at midsummer come around 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast near Marley
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, then carve at the time you’ve set. For evening food after the first dance and home weddings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
Rural weddings around Marley have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Weddings in Marley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Marley. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Marley, such as Church of St Giles, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of CT4 and the streets around it. Local streets include Marley Lane and Covet Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
More for events in Marley
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marley: your questions answered
Is Marley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Marley close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give final numbers in good time
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Marley?
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marley, including:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
If you are hoping for photos in Jumping Downs, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards