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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Pembury, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Pembury: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Late-night wedding food
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
Book a hog roast in Pembury
Getting married in Pembury?
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Pembury and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Pembury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve, and the countryside around Pembury suits an outdoor reception. If you are hoping for photos in Brenchley Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembury, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the TN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV pub (within half a mile south)
Wedding hog roast near Pembury
For a relaxed wedding in Pembury, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee and farm weddings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and crackling.
For a smaller place like Pembury, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Pembury, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Pembury, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Pembury?
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pembury:
- The day after the wedding
- Farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
If you’re marrying at a church near Pembury, such as Upper Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
For event organisers in Pembury
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Common questions in Pembury
We’re gathering after a service at Upper Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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