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Wedding Hog Roast for Westmarsh
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Westmarsh. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Wedding hog roast in Westmarsh
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Wedding hog roast near Westmarsh
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. Whether it is the day after the wedding and blessings and renewals, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Westmarsh, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Westmarsh
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Whatever the occasion in Westmarsh, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Garden weddings at home
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Minster station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Westmarsh
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Westmarsh weddings: local tips
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Westmarsh? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Monk's Wall nature reserve. Historic houses near Westmarsh include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles south-west) and Quex Park (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Westmarsh includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Way Out Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. At a December wedding in Westmarsh, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Westmarsh
What’s the nearest station to Westmarsh?
Minster station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Westmarsh close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
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Other occasions in Westmarsh
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away