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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hoo St Werburgh, Medway
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Hoo St Werburgh. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Fun runs and sports events
A hog roast near Hoo St Werburgh
Why choose a hog roast in Hoo St Werburgh?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our hog roast for events in Hoo St Werburgh
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. For charity fundraisers and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your visitors.
In Hoo St Werburgh, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal is not offered
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Hoo St Werburgh
Do you trade at school fairs around Hoo St Werburgh?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Hoo St Werburgh?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Your trader requirements
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Community events around Hoo St Werburgh
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Events in Hoo St Werburgh are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hoo St Werburgh is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 2.7 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We cover events in every part of ME3. That could mean an event in a garden on Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). Hoo St Werburgh is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoo St Werburgh include Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer's Public House (0.5 miles south)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer events in Hoo St Werburgh have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hoo St Werburgh
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hoo St Werburgh, including:
- School events
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Small festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Werburgh? A hog roast draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away