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Wedding Hog Roast for Monk's Hill
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Monk's Hill.
- Weddings in a family garden
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Monk's Hill
Wedding hog roast in Monk's Hill, carved to order
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We are often asked to cater second-day get-togethers and farm weddings, with spit-roast lamb, salads and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Monk's Hill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Occasions we serve in Monk's Hill
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
Whatever the occasion in Monk's Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Marquee receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning a wedding hog roast in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Monk's Hill book us for weddings of all sizes. Monk's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Monk's Hill to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Headcorn station is about 2.5 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From The Cut and Smarden Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At a December wedding in Monk's Hill, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What affects the price in Monk's Hill
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Monk's Hill
Which station is closest to Monk's Hill?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away