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Hog Roast for Events in Upper Halling
Hog roast for events in Upper Halling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Small festivals
- Club events
- Village fêtes
Book a hog roast in Upper Halling
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Hog roast for events near Upper Halling
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and tournaments and sports days.
At a field event near Upper Halling, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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What else we do in Upper Halling
What affects the price in Upper Halling
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
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.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Halling and the surrounding area. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If your event is in Holborough Marshes, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a hog roast.
For events in ME2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Halling includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Black Boy pub (under half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, Upper Halling is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Upper Halling
Which station is closest to Upper Halling?
Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Upper Halling close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
What do people get?
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.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Why choose hog roast for events in Upper Halling?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Upper Halling, such as:
- Food and music festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- Tournaments and sports days
- Fundraising events
If visitors are coming by train, Halling station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards