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Wedding Hog Roast for Tankerton
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Tankerton.
- The main wedding meal
- Evening food after the first dance
- Small, informal weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Tankerton
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter weddings in Tankerton 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.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
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About our wedding hog roast in Tankerton
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Tankerton: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and post-wedding gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Tankerton, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Tankerton
Also in Tankerton
Occasions we serve in Tankerton
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Tankerton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- The day after the wedding
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Home weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Tankerton weddings: local tips
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. We cover Tankerton and its neighbours for weddings. Tankerton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tankerton to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. With the coast within about a mile, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Lighting for evening service
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Tankerton?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Tankerton questions
How far is Tankerton from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Tankerton?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do we need extra food?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you come to Tankerton?
Yes, Tankerton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
For event organisers in Tankerton
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards