Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Pedlinge, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Pedlinge.
- Small, informal weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Blessings and renewals
A hog roast near Pedlinge
Where the roaster can go in Pedlinge
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Permission for outside catering
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wedding hog roast in Pedlinge, slow-roasted on site
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For barn and farm weddings and blessings and renewals, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, salads and rotisserie chicken.
A wedding in a small place like Pedlinge frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Pedlinge
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Pedlinge Chapel?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Pedlinge are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Pedlinge
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Pedlinge suit a hog roast. Pedlinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pedlinge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Pedlinge, such as Pedlinge Chapel, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. If you’re hoping for photos in Brockhill Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pedlinge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the CT21 postcode area. With the A261 close by, Pedlinge is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Pedlinge, we also cover Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Pedlinge include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Why choose a hog roast in Pedlinge?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Pedlinge hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away