Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Chatham Waterfront, Medway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Chatham Waterfront.
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for Chatham Waterfront
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Chatham Waterfront, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our hog roast hire in Chatham Waterfront
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We serve new potatoes, salads and crackling, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and sports clubs and societies.
There may be a hall or playing field near Chatham Waterfront if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Chatham Waterfront: venues, access and local tips
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Hosts in Chatham Waterfront book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chatham Waterfront to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Within reach of Chatham Waterfront are historic houses such as Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. After a service at Church of St John the Divine or St Michael the Archangel Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in ME4, ME1 and ME7, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring hog roasts to events in Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chatham Waterfront includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Chatham Waterfront include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King's Arms (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
Places near Chatham Waterfront
What else we do in Chatham Waterfront
Perfect for your event in Chatham Waterfront
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Here’s what people in Chatham Waterfront most often book a hog roast for:
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
A green space like The Paddock is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
How far is Chatham Waterfront from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham station, in Chatham Waterfront itself.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover the whole of Medway?
Medway is part of our area. Get in touch for a price.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away