Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ospringe
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Ospringe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Ospringe
Wedding hog roast near Ospringe
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. We’re often asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and garden weddings at home, serving salads, crackling and carved roast pork.
In Ospringe, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Ospringe questions
How far is Ospringe from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
More for events in Ospringe
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ospringe
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Ospringe and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Ospringe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Faversham station is about 0.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
For weddings in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Ospringe, we cover Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, sunset in Ospringe is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ospringe
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
In Ospringe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night wedding food
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee
- Post-wedding gatherings
Planning photos in Oare Meadow? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away