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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Reading Street, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Reading Street and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
Planning an event in Reading Street?
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Reading Street
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Wedding hog roast near Reading Street
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Reading Street suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. For post-wedding gatherings and wedding breakfasts, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
Rural weddings around Reading Street have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Reading Street
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Reading Street weddings: local tips
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Reading Street? We cover the whole area. Reading Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Reading Street are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in Reading Street at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, 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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FAQs for Reading Street
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Reading Street?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll sort the details with them.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give final numbers in good time
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Reading Street?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Here’s what people in Reading Street most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Orlestone Forest is not far.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Reading Street
More for events in Reading Street
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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