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Wedding Hog Roast for Old Tree
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Old Tree.
- Garden weddings at home
- Late-night wedding food
- Intimate weddings
A hog roast near Old Tree
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
About our wedding hog roast in Old Tree
For a relaxed wedding in Old Tree, 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. Whether it is weddings in a marquee and wedding breakfasts, we can cook spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Old Tree frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Who books wedding hog roast in Old Tree?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Tree and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
- The day after the wedding
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for West Blean and Thornden Woods, and the countryside around Old Tree suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At a December wedding in Old Tree, it’s 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Common questions in Old Tree
Is Old Tree too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Old Tree?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come to Old Tree?
Yes, Old Tree is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Lighting for evening service
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
What affects the price in Old Tree
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Old Tree, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Weddings in Old Tree: venues, ceremonies and travel
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Old Tree? We cover the whole area. Old Tree is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Old Tree to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Curtis Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Old Tree, we also cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Tree include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards