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Wedding Hog Roast in West Yoke
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in West Yoke. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in West Yoke
Wedding hog roast in West Yoke, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. We serve spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater intimate weddings and marquee weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near West Yoke, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
Questions from West Yoke
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why West Yoke hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter weddings in West Yoke are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Also near West Yoke
Also in West Yoke
Weddings in West Yoke: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in West Yoke? We cover the whole area. West Yoke is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Within reach of West Yoke are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles west) and Cobham College (4.7 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of West Yoke, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
Who books wedding hog roast in West Yoke?
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in West Yoke. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Permission for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards