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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
- Evening receptions
A hog roast near Riverhead
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Riverhead
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
About our wedding hog roast in Riverhead
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. We’re often asked to cater home weddings and evening receptions, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a smaller place like Riverhead, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Riverhead
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Riverhead close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we offer lamb too?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. 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 book our hog roast in Riverhead
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Riverhead
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Riverhead
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Riverhead
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Riverhead. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Dryhill Nature Reserve. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the TN13 and TN14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Riverhead, we also cover Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Riverhead includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Riverhead include Trinity School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Perfect for your wedding in Riverhead
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Small, informal weddings
Historic houses near Riverhead include Knole House (2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.2 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Riverhead, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- 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.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards