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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upper Upnor, Medway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Upper Upnor.
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- School events
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A hog roast near Upper Upnor
Hog roast for events near Upper Upnor
Agricultural shows and country events near Upper Upnor are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. For PTA summer fairs and agricultural and country shows, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural events near Upper Upnor can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Upper Upnor events: pitches and permissions
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits events around Upper Upnor, whatever the venue. Upper Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A school like Wainscott Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Lower Lines Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Upnor include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Upnor
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- 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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal isn’t offered
- Make the stall easy to find
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Chicken widens the choice.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Upnor?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Upper Upnor hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Upper Upnor are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Upnor, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Upnor?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Upper Upnor from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will discuss the options.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
- 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