Medway · England
Hog Roast Hire for High Halstow
We bring a hog roast to High Halstow and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire for High Halstow
How our hog roast hire works in High Halstow
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in High Halstow. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Whether it is christmas fairs and club events and presentations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and coleslaw and more.
In a small place like High Halstow, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Events we cater in High Halstow
Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in High Halstow. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
PTAs at schools such as High Halstow Primary Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near High Halstow
Other occasions in High Halstow
Common questions in High Halstow
How far is High Halstow from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to High Halstow?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in High Halstow?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including High Halstow and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Planning a hog roast in High Halstow
High Halstow is in Medway. We cover High Halstow and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We cater events right across the region, from High Halstow to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away. After a service at Church of St Margaret, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside High Halstow, we also cover Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near High Halstow include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Dog Public House (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Planning an evening hog roast in High Halstow? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards