Medway · England
Hog Roast Hire for Cooling
We bring a hog roast to Cooling and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
Hog roast hire in Cooling
How our hog roast hire works in Cooling
In Cooling, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include wakes and milestone birthdays, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Cooling, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Cooling stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Where the roaster can go in Cooling
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking near the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Why choose hog roast hire in Cooling?
For big gatherings in Cooling, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
However big or small the event in Cooling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes
Churches such as St James' Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Hog roast hire around Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cater events across Cooling and nearby. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Among the historic houses close to Cooling are Restoration House (4.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Main Road and Cooling Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Cooling hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Cooling
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Cooling questions
How far is Cooling from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St James' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away