Medway · England
Hog Roast Hire in Allhallows-on-Sea
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Allhallows-on-Sea. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Allhallows-on-Sea
Allhallows-on-Sea: venues, access and local tips
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Allhallows-on-Sea. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Allhallows Primary Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north.
We cover events in every part of the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Allhallows-on-Sea, we cover Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Two Tree Island.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Hog roast hire in Allhallows-on-Sea, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Allhallows-on-Sea. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere as small as Allhallows-on-Sea, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Why choose hog roast hire in Allhallows-on-Sea?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Allhallows-on-Sea: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
However big or small the event in Allhallows-on-Sea, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work summer parties
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Allhallows-on-Sea
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Allhallows-on-Sea
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Allhallows-on-Sea. Evenings in Allhallows-on-Sea stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Your questions about a hog roast in Allhallows-on-Sea
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Allhallows-on-Sea close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards