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Wedding Hog Roast for Whitstable
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Whitstable.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Planning an event in Whitstable?
Wedding hog roast in Whitstable, slow-roasted on site
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater the main wedding meal and evening food after the first dance.
In a town like Whitstable, a ceremony and then a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a hog roast perfectly: we roast outdoors while the reception gets going. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Whitstable
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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 short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Permission for outside catering
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Events we cater in Whitstable
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it’s good value.
People around Whitstable book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The main wedding meal
If you’re hoping for photos in Foxes Cross Bottom, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Nearby places to Whitstable
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How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Evening food at a Whitstable wedding frequently 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.
- Tell us whether it’s 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 arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Whitstable
Can you do a hog roast in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John (Methodist)?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Weddings in Whitstable: venues, ceremonies and travel
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Whitstable, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Whitstable is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, and the countryside around Whitstable suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at Church of St John (Methodist)? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the coast within about a mile, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A299 and A2990, Whitstable is easy for us to reach. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Whitstable include Whitstable Junior School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Whitstable Social Club pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards