Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Scarborough
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Scarborough. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Garden weddings at home
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
Book a hog roast in Scarborough
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How our wedding hog roast works in Scarborough
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Whether it’s second-day get-togethers and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and carved roast pork and more.
A wedding in a small place like Scarborough often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Scarborough and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Scarborough to London (27 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Snodland station is about 1.1 miles away. For outdoor photos, Burham Down is close by, and the countryside around Scarborough suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Medway takes in ME1. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Scarborough we cover include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Scarborough
What else we do in Scarborough
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Evening food at a Scarborough wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your 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
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Scarborough
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Scarborough close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Who books wedding hog roast in Scarborough?
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
In Scarborough and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- The main wedding meal
- Home weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening receptions
If you’re marrying at a church near Scarborough, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
What affects the price in Scarborough
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards