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Wedding Hog Roast for Yelsted
Wedding hog roast in Yelsted: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Planning an event in Yelsted?
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Golden-hour photos in Yelsted at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
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How our wedding hog roast works in Yelsted
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. Typical bookings include evening food after the first dance and relaxed, low-key weddings, with carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Yelsted, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
FAQs for Yelsted
How far is Yelsted from London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Weddings in Yelsted: venues, ceremonies and travel
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Yelsted? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Detling Hill, and the countryside around Yelsted suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Stockbury Hill Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. From Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
What affects the price in Yelsted
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Yelsted
- Site access
- How many people are eating
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.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Lighting for evening service
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
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
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Also in Yelsted
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Yelsted?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Yelsted hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Yelsted
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Yelsted, such as:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- The day after the wedding
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening receptions
For guests travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away