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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Newtown, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Newtown and across Kent.
- The main wedding meal
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Newtown
How our wedding hog roast works in Newtown
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. Typical bookings include relaxed, low-key weddings and second-day get-togethers, with salads, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Newtown, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give final numbers in good time
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Common questions in Newtown
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Perfect for your wedding in Newtown
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Newtown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
If you’re marrying at a church near Newtown, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
What else we do in Newtown
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
Weddings in Newtown: venues, ceremonies and travel
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Newtown for weddings and the places nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Newtown include Hever Castle (1 mile north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newtown, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Newtown, we cover Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Horse pub (0.5 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evening food at a Newtown wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Newtown
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards