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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Woodnesborough, Kent
Wedding hog roast in Woodnesborough: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning an event in Woodnesborough?
About our wedding hog roast in Woodnesborough
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and vow renewals and blessings, with halloumi skewers, salads and carved roast pork.
Rural weddings around Woodnesborough have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Nearby places to Woodnesborough
Other occasions in Woodnesborough
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Getting married in Woodnesborough?
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Hosts in Woodnesborough book us for weddings of all sizes. Woodnesborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Sandwich station is about 1.5 miles away. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The sea is within about 6 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Woodnesborough we cover include Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Woodnesborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Woodnesborough questions
Is Woodnesborough close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At a December wedding in Woodnesborough, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards