Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Northdown
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Northdown.
- Marquee weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Slow-roasted pork in Northdown
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Northdown
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How our wedding hog roast works in Northdown
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. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee and the main wedding meal, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and carved roast pork for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Northdown frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Northdown weddings: local tips
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Northdown is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Northdown, such as St Philip, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Historic houses near Northdown include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). 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 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in CT9 and CT10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Nearby places to Northdown
What else we do in Northdown
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Northdown
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Northdown. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a family garden
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Northdown 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 fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Northdown
Which station is closest to Northdown?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Northdown from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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. Ask and we will check.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Light near the carving station after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away