Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hale, Medway
Hog roast hire in Hale: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
Hog roast hire for Hale
Hog roast hire for your event in Hale
People book a hog roast in Hale for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Whether it’s community events and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a hamlet or village like Hale, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset in Hale is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a hog roast in Hale
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Hale, from gardens to fields. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hale are Restoration House (2.7 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. A green space like Darland Banks is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Hale is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in ME5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hale include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
Common questions in Hale
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Hale too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Who books hog roast hire in Hale?
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hale, including:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kingfisher Community Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
More for events in Hale
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away