Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Pluckley, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Pluckley.
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
Planning an event in Pluckley?
Wedding hog roast in Pluckley, slow-roasted on site
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. We serve new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for blessings and renewals and intimate weddings.
Near Pluckley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Where the roaster can go in Pluckley
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Pluckley, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm 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 whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Also near Pluckley
Other occasions in Pluckley
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Getting married in Pluckley?
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Pluckley? We can help. Pluckley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pluckley to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.6 miles east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Pluckley
Which station is closest to Pluckley?
Pluckley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Pluckley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Pluckley hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards