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Wedding Hog Roast in Westwell
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Westwell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee receptions
Planning an event in Westwell?
Wedding hog roast in Westwell, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We are frequently asked to cater garden weddings at home and evening food after the first dance, serving carved roast pork, new potatoes and crackling.
Near Westwell, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Westwell and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Westwell to Canterbury (12 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Westwell, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Westwell
Other occasions in Westwell
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Westwell
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Westwell close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Evening food at a Westwell wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It is 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.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Westwell
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Light near the carving station after dark
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Perfect for your wedding in Westwell
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Westwell, including:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Historic houses near Westwell include Godinton House (2.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Westwell
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away