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Wedding Hog Roast in Womenswold
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Womenswold and the surrounding area.
- Garden weddings at home
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
A hog roast near Womenswold
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
How our wedding hog roast works in Womenswold
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. We are often asked to cater marquee weddings and the day after the wedding, with new potatoes, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Near Womenswold, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. 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 roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. 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’re paying for.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Womenswold?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
- Small, informal weddings
- Home weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Womenswold, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Womenswold
Which station is closest to Womenswold?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Womenswold?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Places near Womenswold
What else we do in Womenswold
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Womenswold
Womenswold is about 7 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Womenswold. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Womenswold to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Margaret? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Among the historic houses close to Womenswold are Goodnestone Park (2.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Womenswold, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. For weddings just outside Womenswold, we cover Woolage Green (1 mile south-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile west), Aylesham (1 mile north-east) and Out Elmstead (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards