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Wedding Hog Roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Wedding hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Evening receptions
Slow-roasted pork in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Wedding hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. Whether it is relaxed, low-key weddings and wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling for your guests.
Weddings in a place like St Margaret's at Cliffe frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Getting married in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. We cover weddings in St Margaret's at Cliffe, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to St Margaret's at Cliffe are Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you want countryside in your photos, Dover Western Heights isn’t far. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to St Margaret's at Cliffe we cover include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Cliffs pub (within half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In St Margaret's at Cliffe, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Perfect for your wedding in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
However big or small the event in St Margaret's at Cliffe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Evening receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Vow renewals and blessings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Margaret often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Questions from St Margaret's at Cliffe
Can you roast near the sea around St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is St Margaret's at Cliffe close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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