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Wedding Hog Roast in West Hougham
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to West Hougham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in West Hougham
Is West Hougham close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How our wedding hog roast works in West Hougham
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. We serve carved roast pork, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we are often booked for vow renewals and blessings and small, informal weddings.
Near West Hougham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in West Hougham
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in West Hougham? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.7 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Planning photos in East Cliff and Warren Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT15, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near West Hougham include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles east)
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
What affects the price in West Hougham
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to West Hougham
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Occasions we serve in West Hougham
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
People around West Hougham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Marquee weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- Intimate weddings
Dover Western Heights nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around West Hougham suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, sunset in West Hougham is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Power for lights in the evening
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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