Kent · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Yalding
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Yalding.
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding hog roast for Yalding
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
How our wedding hog roast works in Yalding
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For garden weddings at home and anniversary vow renewals, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Near Yalding, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: 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 nobody in your party has to serve.
Also in Yalding
Weddings in Yalding: venues, ceremonies and travel
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover weddings in Yalding. Yalding is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Quarry Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you’re marrying at a church near Yalding, such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
We cater weddings across the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Yalding we cover include Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Walnut Tree Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Yalding
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Perfect for your wedding in Yalding
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
However big or small the event in Yalding, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Evening receptions
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Yalding station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Yalding questions
Is Yalding too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to Yalding?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Yalding and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Winter weddings in Yalding are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Yalding
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
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Yalding
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away