Medway · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Meresborough, Medway
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Meresborough.
- Festivals
- Town and village days
- School fairs and sports days
A hog roast near Meresborough
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Hog roast for events near Meresborough
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re often booked for PTA summer fairs and club events.
At a field event near Meresborough, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Meresborough: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Meresborough?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Meresborough?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Meresborough
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
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How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-May events in Meresborough have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Meresborough events: pitches and permissions
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. A hog roast suits events around Meresborough, whatever the venue. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Park Wood Infant School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Meresborough, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the ME8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Meresborough we cover include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Meresborough includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast for events in Meresborough?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Meresborough. Here are some of the most popular:
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
If your event is in Foxburrow Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards