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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Penshurst, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Penshurst.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Penshurst
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wedding hog roast in Penshurst, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Typical bookings include vow renewals and blessings and home weddings, serving carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Penshurst, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Penshurst
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 will gather.
Is Penshurst 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.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we add a second roast?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Penshurst
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Penshurst
Also in Penshurst
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Evening food at a Penshurst wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Penshurst book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Penshurst we cover include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Penshurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Penshurst
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
Historic houses near Penshurst include Penshurst Place (under half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give final numbers in good time
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards