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Wedding Hog Roast in Northbourne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Northbourne and across Kent.
- Home weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Planning an event in Northbourne?
Wedding hog roast in Northbourne, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Northbourne suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. For the main wedding meal and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
Near Northbourne, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- 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
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Where the roaster can go in Northbourne
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Winter weddings in Northbourne are 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.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Northbourne
Other occasions in Northbourne
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, carving serves a lot of people fast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Northbourne
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Northbourne
Is Northbourne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Northbourne?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What affects the price in Northbourne
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Weddings in Northbourne: venues, ceremonies and travel
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Northbourne, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Augustine often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Northbourne include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards