Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Studdal
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Studdal. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Second-day get-togethers
A hog roast near Studdal
About our wedding hog roast in Studdal
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and late-night wedding food.
Rural weddings around Studdal 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Events we cater in Studdal
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
Among the historic houses close to Studdal are Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Getting married in Studdal?
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Studdal? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 2.3 miles south-east. After a ceremony at a church like East Studdal Church Hall, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT15, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Studdal we cover include Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
FAQs for Studdal
Is Studdal close to London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Studdal?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do we need extra food?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At a December wedding in Studdal, it is 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.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Also near Studdal
Other occasions in Studdal
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away