Medway · England
Hog Roast for Events for Rochester
Planning a hog roast for your event in Rochester? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Club events
- Charity days
Book a hog roast in Rochester
Hog roast for events in Rochester, slow-roasted on site
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village fêtes and school fairs and sports days, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Community events in Rochester often rely on a few good food stalls. Roast pork rolls are a reliable draw. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
FAQs for Rochester
Can you come to a school fair in Rochester?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late May, sunset in Rochester is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. A hog roast suits events around Rochester, whatever the venue. Rochester is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Rochester has its own station, Rochester station. An event in Broomhill Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Anywhere in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, we can roast on site for your visitors. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Rochester include the A2 and A226, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Rochester, we also cover Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Rochester is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (under half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Also near Rochester
What else we do in Rochester
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rochester, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Show allergens at the stall
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why choose hog roast for events in Rochester?
We’re self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Rochester, including:
- Car and steam shows
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
A summer fête at Church of St Nicholas is the classic setting for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Rochester
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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