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Wedding Hog Roast for Stodmarsh
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Stodmarsh and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
A hog roast near Stodmarsh
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
How our wedding hog roast works in Stodmarsh
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It is food and a bit of theatre. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee weddings and the main wedding meal, serving carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stodmarsh, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give final numbers in good time
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Perfect for your wedding in Stodmarsh
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Hosts in Stodmarsh book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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Stodmarsh: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Stodmarsh close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Stodmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Stodmarsh and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are generally enough.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Weddings in Stodmarsh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Stodmarsh are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for West Blean and Thornden Woods. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. The sea is within about 6 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Stodmarsh include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Permission for outside catering
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Stodmarsh are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Stodmarsh?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Stodmarsh
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away