Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Upstreet, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Upstreet.
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Farm weddings
Wedding hog roast for Upstreet
Wedding hog roast near Upstreet
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for rustic barn receptions and evening receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Upstreet often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Where the roaster can go in Upstreet
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Lighting for evening service
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upstreet
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Upstreet: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Upstreet?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, sunset in Upstreet is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a wedding hog roast in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Upstreet is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Upstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Planning photos in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is not far, and the countryside around Upstreet suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wedding is on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Upstreet, we also cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Upstreet include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Upstreet
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Upstreet
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards