Medway · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Strood, Medway
We bring a hog roast for your event to Strood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Charity fundraisers
- Town and village days
- School events
Book a hog roast in Strood
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
How our hog roast for events works in Strood
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. Typical bookings include small festivals and fun runs and sports events, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In Strood, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. It suits any of them. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Towns and villages near Strood
Other occasions in Strood
Where the roaster can go in Strood
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A level pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, Strood is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. We cover events in Strood, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Strood station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Francis' Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Strood on the A2 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Strood, we also cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Strood has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strood include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Strood include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Halal is not offered
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We serve as the queue moves.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Why choose hog roast for events in Strood?
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Here’s what people in Strood most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village fêtes
- Country shows
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
School fairs, for a school like Elaine Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Strood: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Strood?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Strood from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Strood?
Yes, Strood is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Strood
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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