Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Walderslade, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Walderslade and across Medway.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
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About our wedding hog roast in Walderslade
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. We’re frequently asked to cater late-night wedding food and wedding breakfasts with sides, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Walderslade, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Common questions in Walderslade
We are gathering after a service at St William's Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Walderslade from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Walderslade?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Walderslade hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Walderslade
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Walderslade, from gardens to fields. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Marrying at St William's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Among the historic houses close to Walderslade are Starkey Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.6 miles north). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Walderslade, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in ME5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find Walderslade on the A2045, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Walderslade, we also cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Walderslade includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Lighting for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
What affects the price in Walderslade
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Walderslade, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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 normally easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
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How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. At a December wedding in Walderslade, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose wedding hog roast in Walderslade?
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Walderslade and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Westfield Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away