Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Shatterling
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Shatterling. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- The day after the wedding
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee weddings
Book a hog roast in Shatterling
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Shatterling suit a hog roast. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Shatterling include Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. For weddings just outside Shatterling, we cover Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
About our wedding hog roast in Shatterling
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. We are frequently asked to cater intimate weddings and late-night wedding food, serving crackling, salads and rotisserie chicken.
A wedding in a small place like Shatterling often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Permission for outside catering
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shatterling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Shatterling
How far is Shatterling from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Shatterling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Shatterling, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
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.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Shatterling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Shatterling
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Perfect for your wedding in Shatterling
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Whatever the occasion in Shatterling, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Late-night wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards