Medway · England
Hog Roast for Events in St Mary Hoo
Plenty of choice: 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 St Mary Hoo.
- Festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in St Mary Hoo?
About our hog roast for events in St Mary Hoo
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for fundraising events and festivals.
For a village fête or field event near St Mary Hoo, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Running an event in St Mary Hoo
St Mary Hoo is in Medway. St Mary Hoo and the surrounding area are covered for events. St Mary Hoo is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from St Mary Hoo to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Other places close to St Mary Hoo we cover include Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
A little further out are Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
Events we cater in St Mary Hoo
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around St Mary Hoo, including:
- Horse and dog shows
- Food and music festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- School fairs and sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A hog roast draws people in.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
St Mary Hoo questions
Is St Mary Hoo too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is St Mary Hoo close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll talk it through.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in St Mary Hoo
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A level pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, St Mary Hoo is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away