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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Sheldwich Lees: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Small, informal weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Vow renewals and blessings
A hog roast near Sheldwich Lees
Perfect for your wedding in Sheldwich Lees
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees. Here are some of the most popular:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Anniversary vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Sheldwich Lees, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
Wedding hog roast near Sheldwich Lees
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Sheldwich Lees suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it is anniversary vow renewals and intimate weddings, we can cook carved roast pork, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
Rural weddings around Sheldwich Lees have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A way in for the roaster
- Permission for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sheldwich Lees
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Sheldwich Lees
Do you come out to small places like Sheldwich Lees?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Weddings in Sheldwich Lees are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Sheldwich Lees are Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Sheldwich Lees we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in Sheldwich Lees
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Sheldwich Lees
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Evening food at a Sheldwich Lees wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away