Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Woodland, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Woodland and the surrounding area.
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Wedding hog roast for Woodland
About our wedding hog roast in Woodland
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Woodland. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Typical bookings include marquee receptions and wedding breakfasts, with carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Woodland, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Woodland
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Woodland: venues, ceremonies and travel
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Woodland book us for weddings of all sizes. Woodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Tolsford Hill is not far. For guests travelling by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodland, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Questions from Woodland
Is Woodland close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Woodland?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where the roaster can go in Woodland
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Woodland is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Also in Woodland
Occasions we serve in Woodland
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Hosts in Woodland book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
- Late-night wedding food
Historic houses near Woodland include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away