Medway · England
Hog Roast for Events for Lidsing
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Lidsing.
- Festivals
- Town and village days
- Country shows
Planning an event in Lidsing?
Hog roast for events near Lidsing
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. We are frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and car and steam shows, serving apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Lidsing, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Event catering near Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Lidsing is well within our area for events. Lidsing is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lidsing to Canterbury (23 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a hog roast. If your event is in South Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Lidsing includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (less than half a mile north)
Common questions in Lidsing
What’s the nearest station to Lidsing?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Lidsing too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer events in Lidsing have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Lidsing
What else we do in Lidsing
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Perfect for your event in Lidsing
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Here’s what people in Lidsing most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village fêtes
- School events
- Festivals
- Community events
If visitors are coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards