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Wedding Hog Roast in Waterham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Waterham.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Waterham
How our wedding hog roast works in Waterham
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. We serve new potatoes, crackling and carved roast pork, and we are frequently booked for anniversary vow renewals and intimate weddings.
Rural weddings around Waterham have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Waterham
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Getting married in Waterham?
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Waterham? We cover the whole area. Waterham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Seasalter Levels, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waterham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why choose a hog roast in Waterham?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Waterham
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books wedding hog roast in Waterham?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Waterham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
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- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
The process
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. Evening food at a Waterham wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Waterham
Is Waterham close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater in Waterham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Towns and villages near Waterham
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Waterham
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Waterham, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away