Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Troy Town
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Troy Town.
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Planning an event in Troy Town?
About our wedding hog roast in Troy Town
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. Typical bookings include weddings in a family garden and post-wedding gatherings, with new potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Troy Town, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
A hog roast compared with other options
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Permission for outside catering
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Troy Town weddings: local tips
Troy Town is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Troy Town. Troy Town is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Edenbridge station is about 0.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2.7 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Marlpit Hill (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south-east), Mowshurst (1 mile east), Merle Common (2 miles north-west) and Crockham Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles east) and Southborough (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Troy Town include Botley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (0.8 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Troy Town, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Troy Town, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Places near Troy Town
What else we do in Troy Town
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
FAQs for Troy Town
Which station is closest to Troy Town?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Troy Town?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Troy Town?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Occasions we serve in Troy Town
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Here’s what people in Troy Town most often book a hog roast for:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee receptions
- Intimate weddings
- The day after the wedding
For outdoor photos, Botley Hill is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away