Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Stanford
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Stanford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast for Stanford
Wedding hog roast in Stanford, carved to order
For a relaxed wedding in Stanford, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. For the main wedding meal and anniversary vow renewals, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stanford, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Stanford
Do you come out to small places like Stanford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Stanford close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Can you cater in Stanford?
Yes, Stanford is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Stanford?
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Here’s what people in Stanford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Second-day get-togethers
- Small, informal weddings
After a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Weddings in Stanford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Stanford is well within our area for weddings. Stanford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Planning photos in Sandling Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, Stanford has its own station, Westenhanger station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stanford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Stone Street and Kennett Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Stanford, we cover Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
For event organisers in Stanford
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. At a December wedding in Stanford, it’s 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.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards