Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Smarden
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Smarden.
- Small, informal weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening food after the first dance
Planning an event in Smarden?
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
About our wedding hog roast in Smarden
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. On the menu are salads, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater farm weddings and intimate weddings.
Near Smarden, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Smarden
What else we do in Smarden
Planning a wedding hog roast in Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover weddings in Smarden, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Smarden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Smarden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding in Smarden. Golden-hour photos in Smarden at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Smarden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Smarden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Smarden
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Smarden
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Whatever the occasion in Smarden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Second-day get-togethers
If you’re marrying at a church near Smarden, such as Church of St Michael, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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