Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Wigmore
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 Wigmore.
- Marquee weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Slow-roasted pork in Wigmore
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
About our wedding hog roast in Wigmore
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that. We serve rotisserie chicken, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater rustic barn receptions and weddings in a marquee.
For a smaller place like Wigmore, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Wigmore
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Wigmore from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Towns and villages near Wigmore
Also in Wigmore
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Getting married in Wigmore?
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater weddings of every size in Wigmore. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Foxburrow Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bishop Saltings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the ME8 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover weddings in Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Who books wedding hog roast in Wigmore?
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Wigmore most often book a hog roast for:
- The main wedding meal
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Late-night wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Wigmore are Restoration House (4.4 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Wigmore, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards