Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Palmer's Green, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Palmer's Green and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Blessings and renewals
Book a hog roast in Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green weddings: local tips
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Palmer's Green book us for weddings of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Palmer's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Palmer's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Halfway House Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How our wedding hog roast works in Palmer's Green
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. Typical bookings include second-day get-togethers and marquee receptions, with crackling, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Palmer's Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Palmer's Green
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Palmer's Green
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
FAQs for Palmer's Green
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in Palmer's Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give final numbers in good time
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Towns and villages near Palmer's Green
What else we do in Palmer's Green
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Palmer's Green
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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