Medway · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Chattenden, Medway
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Chattenden.
- Church and village fêtes
- Community events
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events for Chattenden
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Chattenden is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast for events works in Chattenden
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fêtes and club events.
For a village fête or field event near Chattenden, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Chattenden
Do you come out to small places like Chattenden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Chattenden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Chattenden is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chattenden to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If your event is in Lower Lines Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
We cover events in every part of the ME3 postcode area. From Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chattenden include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Events we cater in Chattenden
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
People around Chattenden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Small festivals
- Charity days
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
School fairs, for a school like Chattenden Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
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. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Towns and villages near Chattenden
Other occasions in Chattenden
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A safe distance from other traders
- A queuing area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chattenden
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Planning for dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Chattenden hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away