Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Seabrook
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Seabrook? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
- The day after the wedding
A hog roast near Seabrook
Planning a wedding hog roast in Seabrook
Seabrook is about 2 miles east of Hythe, in Kent. We cover weddings in Seabrook, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Seabrook to Canterbury (14 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Folkestone West station is about 1.7 miles away. Planning photos in Oaklands Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Seabrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across the CT21 and CT20 postcode area. Local streets include Sandy Lane, Spring Lane and Naildown Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For weddings just outside Seabrook, we cover Sandgate (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north), Cheriton (1 mile north-east), Hythe (2 miles west) and Peene (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (9 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (9 miles north-east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Seabrook include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fountain pub (less than half a mile south)
About our wedding hog roast in Seabrook
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. Whether it is blessings and renewals and intimate weddings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and salads.
Near Seabrook, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Who books wedding hog roast in Seabrook?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
In Seabrook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
If you want countryside in your photos, Tolsford Hill is not far.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Evening food at a Seabrook wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
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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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Seabrook questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Seabrook from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards