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Wedding Hog Roast in South Alkham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in South Alkham.
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast in South Alkham
Wedding hog roast in South Alkham, slow-roasted on site
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Whether it is anniversary vow renewals and rustic barn receptions, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near South Alkham, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in South Alkham
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
People around South Alkham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- The main wedding meal
Within reach of South Alkham are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Where the roaster can go in South Alkham
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for South Alkham
Can you roast near the sea around South Alkham?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in South Alkham are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest 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.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
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. Use our quote form.
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Weddings in South Alkham: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around South Alkham, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Sladden Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside South Alkham, we also cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away