Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Newington, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Newington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
Book a hog roast in Newington
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Wedding hog roast in Newington, slow-roasted on site
For a relaxed wedding in Newington, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. For blessings and renewals and farm weddings, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Newington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often 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. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Newington weddings: local tips
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cover weddings in Newington, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Newington, such as Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Historic houses near Newington include Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area. Streets in the area include School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Newington questions
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Newington?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you cover Newington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Newington and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
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.
Events we cater in Newington
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Home weddings
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. At a December wedding in Newington, 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 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.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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