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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Platt's Heath, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Platt's Heath. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Planning an event in Platt's Heath?
Wedding hog roast in Platt's Heath, carved to order
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are carved roast pork, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee and anniversary vow renewals.
Near Platt's Heath, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Platt's Heath, whatever the venue. Platt's Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Kiln Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Platt's Heath, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Where the roaster can go in Platt's Heath
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Permission for outside catering
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Occasions we serve in Platt's Heath
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
People around Platt's Heath book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What affects the price in Platt's Heath
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Platt's Heath
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Platt's Heath: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Platt's Heath?
Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Platt's Heath from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Platt's Heath hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Platt's Heath, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer 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 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Platt's Heath
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards