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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Wichling, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Wichling? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Wedding hog roast in Wichling
Wedding hog roast in Wichling, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Whether it is weddings in a family garden and weddings in a marquee, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and spit-roast lamb and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Wichling, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Occasions we serve in Wichling
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
However big or small the event in Wichling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Intimate weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Doddington Place Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Wichling
What’s the nearest station to Wichling?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Wichling, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Getting married in Wichling?
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Weddings in Wichling are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Wichling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For guests travelling by train, Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wichling, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What else we do in Wichling
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Wichling
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wichling, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away