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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Stocker's Head, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Stocker's Head. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
Wedding hog roast in Stocker's Head
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Stocker's Head
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How our wedding hog roast works in Stocker's Head
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. For evening food after the first dance and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, carved roast pork and salads.
Rural weddings around Stocker's Head have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Weddings in Stocker's Head: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Stocker's Head suit a hog roast. Stocker's Head is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Within reach of Stocker's Head are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.2 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Planning photos in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Common questions in Stocker's Head
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Stocker's Head close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Stocker's Head?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Stocker's Head and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. At a December wedding in Stocker's Head, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
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.
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Who books wedding hog roast in Stocker's Head?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
People around Stocker's Head book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
If you are marrying at a church near Stocker's Head, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
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Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away