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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Upton, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Upton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Late-night wedding food
Book a hog roast in Upton
Wedding hog roast in Upton, carved to order
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for farm weddings and post-wedding gatherings.
A farm or garden wedding near Upton suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wedding in Upton, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Upton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Getting married in Upton?
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We cater weddings of every size in Upton. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. It’s worth telling train travellers that Broadstairs station is in Upton itself. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A255, Upton is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Upton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Upton
More for events in Upton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away