Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Mockbeggar, Medway
Wedding hog roast in Mockbeggar: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast in Mockbeggar
Wedding hog roast in Mockbeggar, carved to order
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. Whether it’s evening receptions and marquee receptions, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Mockbeggar often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Mockbeggar
Which station is closest to Mockbeggar?
Higham station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Do you cover Mockbeggar?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Towns and villages near Mockbeggar
What else we do in Mockbeggar
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Mockbeggar
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits weddings around Mockbeggar, whatever the venue. We cater 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Gad's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. It is worth telling train travellers that Higham station is about 1.2 miles away.
For weddings in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Bunters Hill Road and Town Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Mockbeggar we cover include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening food at a Mockbeggar wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- 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.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away