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Wedding Hog Roast for Speed Gate
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Speed Gate and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Evening receptions
Planning an event in Speed Gate?
Why choose wedding hog roast in Speed Gate?
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Speed Gate, such as:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- Intimate weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
How our wedding hog roast works in Speed Gate
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. Typical bookings include rustic barn receptions and marquee receptions, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Speed Gate frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Winter weddings in Speed Gate are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- 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.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Speed Gate
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Hosts in Speed Gate book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Speed Gate are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in DA3, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Speed Gate, we also cover Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Speed Gate hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Speed Gate: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Speed Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues 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.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in Speed Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Speed Gate and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Nearby places to Speed Gate
What else we do in Speed Gate
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards