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Wedding Hog Roast for Stubb's Cross
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Stubb's Cross and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Late-night wedding food
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
Slow-roasted pork in Stubb's Cross
How our wedding hog roast works in Stubb's Cross
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. On the menu are carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads, and we’re often booked for evening food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee.
There is something special about a country wedding near Stubb's Cross, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Stubb's Cross questions
Is Stubb's Cross close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Is Stubb's Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in Stubb's Cross are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
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Where the roaster can go in Stubb's Cross
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Stubb's Cross
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits weddings around Stubb's Cross, whatever the venue. Stubb's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Ashford Community Woodland, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you want countryside in your photos, Orlestone Forest is not far, and the countryside around Stubb's Cross suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wedding is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stubb's Cross include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Who books wedding hog roast in Stubb's Cross?
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
Whatever the occasion in Stubb's Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
For guests travelling by train, Ashford International station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards