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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Smeeth, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Smeeth. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- The day after the wedding
- Late-night wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Smeeth?
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Wedding hog roast near Smeeth
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are new potatoes, carved roast pork and salads, and we’re frequently booked for intimate weddings and second-day get-togethers.
Near Smeeth, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Events we cater in Smeeth
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Hosts in Smeeth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts
If you want countryside in your photos, Hatch Park isn’t far, and the countryside around Smeeth suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Smeeth, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- 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 cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Smeeth
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’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Smeeth questions
What’s the nearest station to Smeeth?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Smeeth close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater in Smeeth?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Smeeth
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Towns and villages near Smeeth
Also in Smeeth
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Smeeth for weddings and the places nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away