Medway · England
Hog Roast Hire in Bredhurst
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Bredhurst.
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Bredhurst
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Bredhurst
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Hog roast hire in Bredhurst, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. On the menu are coleslaw, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and sports clubs and societies.
Somewhere like Bredhurst, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a hog roast in Bredhurst
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We cover events in Bredhurst. Bredhurst is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Bredhurst are Restoration House (5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Thinking of a hog roast in Levan Strice? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Bredhurst is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in ME7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bredhurst we cover include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Perfect for your event in Bredhurst
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Hosts in Bredhurst book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Clubhouse events
If guests are travelling by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
FAQs for Bredhurst
Is Bredhurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Bredhurst from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Where the roaster can go in Bredhurst
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing
Places near Bredhurst
More for events in Bredhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Bredhurst until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Bredhurst
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away