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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Brompton, Medway
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Brompton.
- Horse and dog shows
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events in Brompton
Running an event in Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Brompton? We can help. Brompton is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Brompton to Canterbury (25 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Brompton-Westbrook Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as Brompton Garrison Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
This part of Medway takes in ME4, ME7 and ME2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Brompton, we also cover Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find King George V Public House (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
Hog roast for events near Brompton
Charity fundraisers in Brompton can use a hog roast to draw people in. We’ll talk through options with you. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and we are often booked for community events and tournaments and sports days.
In Brompton, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Where the roaster can go in Brompton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A safe distance from other traders
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Brompton?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Common questions in Brompton
Do you trade at school fairs around Brompton?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Which station is closest to Brompton?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September events in Brompton lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Brompton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Brompton
It suits all ages.
Hosts in Brompton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Community days and street fairs
- Club events
- Country shows
- Summer fêtes
An event in Great Lines Heritage Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away