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Wedding Hog Roast for Scragged Oak
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Scragged Oak.
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
A hog roast near Scragged Oak
Wedding hog roast in Scragged Oak, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Scragged Oak. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee weddings and the day after the wedding, serving rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Scragged Oak, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Scragged Oak
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Scragged Oak
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Scragged Oak: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Levan Strice?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Scragged Oak close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you do evening food?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In Scragged Oak, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Getting married in Scragged Oak?
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. We cater weddings across Scragged Oak and nearby. Scragged Oak is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Levan Strice can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Scragged Oak, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in ME14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Close by, we cover weddings in Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Scragged Oak include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Events we cater in Scragged Oak
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Hosts in Scragged Oak book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- The main wedding meal
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
If you’re marrying at a church near Scragged Oak, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Nearby places to Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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