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Wedding Hog Roast in West Cross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in West Cross and the surrounding area.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast in West Cross
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Wedding hog roast in West Cross, slow-roasted on site
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. Whether it’s anniversary vow renewals and late-night wedding food, we can cook new potatoes, salads and crackling and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Cross, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Also in West Cross
West Cross weddings: local tips
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in West Cross, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Marrying at Parish Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of West Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover weddings in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in West Cross is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Travel to West Cross
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
West Cross: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like West Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
Events we cater in West Cross
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
People around West Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- The main wedding meal
- Evening receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Why choose a hog roast in West Cross?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away