Medway · England
Catering Company in Rochester, Medway
Catering your event in Rochester: everything is cooked at your venue, so no kitchen is needed. Hog roast, BBQ or both.
- Corporate days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties
Event catering in Rochester
How our event catering works in Rochester
We are event caterers who cook on site. For events in Rochester, we cook a hog roast, a barbecue or both on site, and our team serves and tidies up. On the menu are pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthdays and community fun days.
Rochester has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. 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.
FAQs for Rochester
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Rochester?
Rochester station, in Rochester itself.
What events do you cater?
Most kinds: from garden parties to corporate days. Tell us what you’re planning.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. Give us their contact details and we’ll sort the practical side.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, with halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Let us know how many to expect.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No. We cook outdoors under cover: we just need a level, open spot outside.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What sort of catering do you do?
We are a mobile catering company that cooks on site: a hog roast, a barbecue or both, with vegetarian and vegan options. We serve and tidy up.
Event catering in Rochester: what to know
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Rochester suit a hog roast. Rochester is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Local clubs near Rochester make good venues if there is room outside to cook. Schools such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School often need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
For events in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Rochester is on the A2 and A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Strood (1 mile west), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles south-east) and Gravesend (6 miles north-west). Rochester is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (within half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Crown Hotel (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Events we cater in Rochester
Weddings to wakes, all covered
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rochester:
- Film and TV crews
- Care home summer events
- Festive parties
- Corporate days
Coming by train? Rochester station serves Rochester directly.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Is our catering right for your event?
Compared with doing it yourself, you get your day back, and the food is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Hot food cooked at your venue
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Planning the cooking spot
Gardens, yards, car parks and fields can all work if a few things are right. Check these:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Access wide enough for our equipment
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rochester
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- Potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Places near Rochester
What else we do in Rochester
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
How it works
We arrive with everything we need to cook and serve, and set up on the spot we agreed. From there, food is timed to your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Rochester until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. By late December, sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Pick the food with our help.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Count anyone who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive well before food time and set up under cover, where we agreed with you or the venue.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards