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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Upper Halling, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Upper Halling and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee weddings
Book a hog roast in Upper Halling
Wedding hog roast near Upper Halling
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. We’re frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and wedding breakfasts with sides, serving spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and crackling.
Rural weddings around Upper Halling have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Upper Halling? We can help. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Halling to London (about 25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Upper Halling are Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Cobham College (3.1 miles north-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. It is worth telling train travellers that Halling station is about 0.8 miles away.
Anywhere in ME2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Upper Halling, we also cover Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. At a December wedding in Upper Halling, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A way in for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, carving serves a lot of people fast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Upper Halling
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Halling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Marquee receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
If you want countryside in your photos, Ranscombe Farm is not far.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
FAQs for Upper Halling
What’s the nearest station to Upper Halling?
Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Upper Halling close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards