Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Pollhill
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Pollhill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Pollhill
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer wedding in Pollhill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding hog roast in Pollhill, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. We’re often asked to cater blessings and renewals and marquee receptions, with carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
A wedding in a small place like Pollhill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Pollhill
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Pollhill, such as:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (3.8 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Pollhill, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Pollhill
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Pollhill? We cover the whole area. Pollhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Harrietsham station is about 0.5 miles away. Marrying at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Whether your wedding is on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Pollhill questions
What’s the nearest station to Pollhill?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Pollhill
What else we do in Pollhill
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards