Medway · England
Hog Roast for Events for Lower Upnor
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Lower Upnor. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Vintage rallies
- Summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Lower Upnor
Running an event in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Lower Upnor and its neighbours for events. Lower Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Philip & St James, are a natural home for a hog roast. An event in Lower Lines Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Events anywhere in ME2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. We can cater an event on streets such as Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Lower Upnor, we cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
How our hog roast for events works in Lower Upnor
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Lower Upnor. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Typical bookings include fundraising events and agricultural and country shows, with a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Lower Upnor, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for Lower Upnor
Which station is closest to Lower Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Nearby places to Lower Upnor
Other occasions in Lower Upnor
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-May events in Lower Upnor have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Lower Upnor
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Upnor:
- Festivals
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
- Summer fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Chattenden Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards