Medway · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in North Street, Medway
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in North Street. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Charity fundraisers
- School events
- Fun runs and sports events
Hog roast for events in North Street
How our hog roast for events works in North Street
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. We serve crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater car shows and rallies and summer fêtes.
Near North Street, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books hog roast for events in North Street?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in North Street most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Horse and dog shows
- Vintage rallies
- Town and village days
- Village fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
North Street events: pitches and permissions
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We are happy to travel to North Street for events. We cater 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from North Street to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A hog roast draws people in.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside North Street, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Questions from North Street
Which station is closest to North Street?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is North Street 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.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Why choose a hog roast in North Street?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in North Street
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-May events in North Street have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in North Street
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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