Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Swift's Green, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Swift's Green.
- Intimate weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
A hog roast near Swift's Green
Questions from Swift's Green
What’s the nearest station to Swift's Green?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Swift's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Wedding hog roast near Swift's Green
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It’s food and a bit of theatre. We’re frequently asked to cater evening receptions and relaxed, low-key weddings, serving salads, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
Near Swift's Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Swift's Green, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Swift's Green to Canterbury (19 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Swift's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Winter weddings in Swift's Green are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
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 Swift's Green
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Perfect for your wedding in Swift's Green
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Swift's Green. Typical bookings include:
- Home weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Blessings and renewals
- Farm weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards