Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Parkgate, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Parkgate? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
A hog roast near Parkgate
Wedding hog roast in Parkgate, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. On the menu are crackling, carved roast pork and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee and late-night wedding food.
Near Parkgate, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Common questions in Parkgate
How far is Parkgate from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Is Parkgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you come to Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- 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.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Places near Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Getting married in Parkgate?
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Parkgate, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Parkgate include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Parkgate, we also cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding. In Parkgate, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Perfect for your wedding in Parkgate
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Parkgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a family garden
Planning photos in Wattle Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards