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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Maypole, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Maypole and across Kent.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding hog roast in Maypole
How our wedding hog roast works in Maypole
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater late-night wedding food and farm weddings, serving rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Near Maypole, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Weddings in Maypole: venues, ceremonies and travel
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover weddings in Maypole, as well as the surrounding area. Maypole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, and the countryside around Maypole suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Local streets include Maypole Lane and Maypole Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Maypole we cover include Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evening food at a Maypole wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Maypole
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Questions from Maypole
How far is Maypole from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Maypole?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Also near Maypole
What else we do in Maypole
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
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.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Maypole?
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Maypole:
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. 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.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away