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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Small Hythe, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Small Hythe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Home weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- The day after the wedding
A hog roast near Small Hythe
Wedding hog roast in Small Hythe, carved to order
We look after guests who do not eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. Whether it’s small, informal weddings and weddings in a marquee, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Small Hythe, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Small Hythe hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Small Hythe
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Where the roaster can go in Small Hythe
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Why choose wedding hog roast in Small Hythe?
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Small Hythe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, sunset in Small Hythe is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Getting married in Small Hythe?
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Small Hythe for weddings. Small Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Small Hythe to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Small Hythe are Smallhythe Place (within half a mile south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Flatropers Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
For weddings in TN30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Small Hythe includes Flatropers Wood.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Small Hythe: your questions answered
How far is Small Hythe from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards