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Wedding Hog Roast in Westwell Leacon
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Westwell Leacon.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
A hog roast near Westwell Leacon
Wedding hog roast in Westwell Leacon, carved to order
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. We’re often asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and garden weddings at home, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
There is something special about a country wedding near Westwell Leacon, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests 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, then carved fresh for your guests.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wedding in Westwell Leacon, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Westwell Leacon
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Westwell Leacon weddings: local tips
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Westwell Leacon and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westwell Leacon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Westwell Leacon, we also cover Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A way in for the roaster
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Light near the carving station after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Westwell Leacon
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
Westwell Leacon questions
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Charing Methodist Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Occasions we serve in Westwell Leacon
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Westwell Leacon, including:
- Evening receptions
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
After a ceremony at a church like Charing Methodist Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards