Medway · England
Catering Company in Rainham, Medway
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in Rainham: cooked on site, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Location shoots
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
Event catering for Rainham
Occasions we serve in Rainham
Something for every guest
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Location shoots
- Gatherings after a service
- Work Christmas parties
Schools such as St Margaret's Church of England Junior School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
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- Allergen information for every dish
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Event catering in Rainham, cooked on site
From weddings to wakes and fêtes to film sets in Rainham: we’ve planned menus for all of them. Tell us what the event is and we will suggest the food. For community fun days and wakes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and beef burgers and more.
Venues in Rainham range from village-style halls and clubs to hotels and function rooms. Wherever there’s room outside to cook, we can work. Everything we serve is cooked at your venue, whether it is a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How we compare with other caterers
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the event where you want it, and we bring the food, whether that is a garden, a hall or a field. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked where you are
Read how we price and how the two menus compare.
Places near Rainham
More for events in Rainham
Your questions about caterers in Rainham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Rainham close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is it just hog roast?
We do barbecues too, and many events have both.
Can you cater in Rainham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rainham and Medway. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you cater a big event in Rainham?
Yes. A hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and for big events many hosts add a barbecue. Tell us your numbers and timings and we will suggest a plan.
Which menu suits our event?
That depends on who’s coming: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest one.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Find out who avoids pork for the alternatives
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
The serving area is kept tidy and stocked, right through to the last plate.
Add sides for a proper meal.
What the cooking area needs
Gardens, yards, car parks and fields can all work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for people to queue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef brisket
What affects the price in Rainham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rainham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Choosing caterers near Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Thinking about caterers in Rainham? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Historic houses near Rainham include Restoration House (4.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site. Rainham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so countryside venues are close by. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME9. From Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Rainham we cover include Gillingham (2 miles north-west), Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east) and Strood (6 miles west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rainham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
We set up under cover where we agreed, well before food time. A hog roast cooks for hours before serving; a barbecue cooks through service, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Rainham until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards