Medway · England
Hog Roast for Events for Chatham
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Chatham.
- Horse and dog shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Chatham
Chatham: your questions answered
How far is Chatham from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chatham?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover Chatham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Chatham and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How our hog roast for events works in Chatham
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. For community events and charity fundraisers, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Chatham hosts all kinds of events, from fairs to festivals. A hog roast draws a crowd. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Other occasions in Chatham
Events we cater in Chatham
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Chatham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Community events
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
- Festivals
A school like Wayfield Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event. Late-May events in Chatham have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Chatham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Events in parks such as Darland Banks need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ the King, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Chatham, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater an event on streets such as Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Chatham sits on or near the A2 and A229, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Chatham, we also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Chatham has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Chatham include Walderslade Girls' School (under half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards