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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Staplestreet, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Staplestreet: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
Planning an event in Staplestreet?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Wedding hog roast in Staplestreet, carved to order
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. We serve salads, crackling and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater home weddings and second-day get-togethers.
Rural weddings around Staplestreet have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
Questions from Staplestreet
What’s the nearest station to Staplestreet?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Staplestreet close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do evening food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Other occasions in Staplestreet
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Evening food at a Staplestreet wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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 set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Staplestreet?
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Staplestreet? We can help. Staplestreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Staplestreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Staplestreet suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Staplestreet hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Staplestreet
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Staplestreet, including:
- Intimate weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Weddings in a marquee
- Rustic barn receptions
For guests travelling by train, Selling station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards