Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Peters Village, Medway
Wedding hog roast in Peters Village: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
Wedding hog roast for Peters Village
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Wedding hog roast in Peters Village, carved to order
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater the day after the wedding and evening receptions.
A farm or garden wedding near Peters Village suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Peters Village
Peters Village is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. Peters Village is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Peters Village is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Snodland station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Greystone Square, Burners Walk and Tusk Walk, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Peters Village, we also cover Scarborough (1 mile east), Wouldham (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east) and Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Medway megaliths (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Peters Village includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Peters Village include The Holmesdale School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Also near Peters Village
Other occasions in Peters Village
Why choose a hog roast in Peters Village?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Peters Village: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Peters Village from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you come to Peters Village?
Yes, Peters Village is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Events we cater in Peters Village
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Peters Village most often book a hog roast for:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Garden weddings at home
If you are hoping for photos in Holborough Marshes, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Peters Village, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards