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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Otham, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Otham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Slow-roasted pork in Otham
What affects the price in Otham
There is no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Otham
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How our wedding hog roast works in Otham
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We are frequently asked to cater the main wedding meal and evening food after the first dance, serving halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb.
In Otham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Common questions in Otham
Can you cater after a service at St Nicholas's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do evening food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we will work with them on the details.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Who books wedding hog roast in Otham?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Here’s what people in Otham most often book a hog roast for:
- Evening food after the first dance
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Bearsted station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Where the roaster can go in Otham
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Otham
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Otham, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Otham?
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Otham is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Otham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Mote Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you are marrying at a church near Otham, such as St Nicholas's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME15 and ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Otham we cover include Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Otham includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards