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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Sandhurst, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Sandhurst.
- Small, informal weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- The day after the wedding
A hog roast near Sandhurst
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How our wedding hog roast works in Sandhurst
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Sandhurst: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. We are often asked to cater weddings in a marquee and blessings and renewals, with carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and salads.
A wedding in a small place like Sandhurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Towns and villages near Sandhurst
Other occasions in Sandhurst
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Sandhurst
We’re gathering after a service at Mission Church: can you cater?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Sandhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Weddings in Sandhurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Sandhurst. Sandhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Mission Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Historic houses near Sandhurst include Great Dixter (2.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Sentido pub (within half a mile north)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Light near the carving station after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sandhurst
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books wedding hog roast in Sandhurst?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Sandhurst most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Robertsbridge station, about 4.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Winter weddings in Sandhurst are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
- 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