Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Wingham, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Wingham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
Slow-roasted pork in Wingham
About our wedding hog roast in Wingham
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. Whether it is garden weddings at home and small, informal weddings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and crackling for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Wingham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Permission for outside catering
- Light near the carving station after dark
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
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Also in Wingham
Weddings in Wingham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in Wingham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Wingham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Adisham station is about 2.3 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your wedding in Wingham
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
In Wingham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Marquee weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in Wingham are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
FAQs for Wingham
Is Wingham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Wingham?
Adisham station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards