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Wedding Hog Roast in Underriver
Wedding hog roast in Underriver: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Planning an event in Underriver?
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, sunset in Underriver is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our wedding hog roast works in Underriver
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. Typical bookings include the day after the wedding and late-night wedding food, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Underriver, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Underriver
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Underriver too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Underriver
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Underriver
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Historic houses near Underriver include Knole House (1.6 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (1.9 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Underriver
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Underriver and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Planning photos in Knole Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underriver, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Underriver we cover include Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Underriver includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Also near Underriver
Also in Underriver
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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