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Wedding Hog Roast for St Michaels
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in St Michaels? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
Slow-roasted pork in St Michaels
St Michaels weddings: local tips
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover St Michaels and its neighbours for weddings. St Michaels is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from St Michaels to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Planning photos in Turners Field? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of St Michaels, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. St Michaels sits on or near the A28, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside St Michaels, we also cover London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Local schools include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
About our wedding hog roast in St Michaels
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near St Michaels. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and crackling, and we are often booked for barn and farm weddings and anniversary vow renewals.
There’s something special about a country wedding near St Michaels, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Permission for outside catering
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Michaels
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Golden-hour photos in St Michaels at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
St Michaels: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Events we cater in St Michaels
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
In St Michaels and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee weddings
- Intimate weddings
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.3 miles south). 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
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- 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. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Nearby places to St Michaels
Also in St Michaels
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards