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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shalmsford Street, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Shalmsford Street.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
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Wedding hog roast in Shalmsford Street, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. We serve carved roast pork, crackling and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater late-night wedding food and anniversary vow renewals.
A farm or garden wedding near Shalmsford Street suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Shalmsford Street, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Broadham Down can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shalmsford Street we cover include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Shalmsford Street?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Shalmsford Street
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books wedding hog roast in Shalmsford Street?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
Hosts in Shalmsford Street book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Garden weddings at home
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
Questions from Shalmsford Street
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Shalmsford Street?
Chartham station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
For event organisers in Shalmsford Street
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Shalmsford Street, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm 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.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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