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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Palmarsh, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Palmarsh and the surrounding area.
- Late-night wedding food
- Intimate weddings
- The main wedding meal
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How our wedding hog roast works in Palmarsh
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a family garden and relaxed, low-key weddings, with carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Weddings in a place like Palmarsh frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. 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: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Weddings in Palmarsh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Palmarsh is well within our area for weddings. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Palmarsh include Westenhanger Castle (2.3 miles north). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in CT21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Palmarsh include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Palmarsh include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles north-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Palmarsh
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Palmarsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
Brockhill Country Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At a December wedding in Palmarsh, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Palmarsh
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover Palmarsh?
Yes, Palmarsh is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards