Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Lordswood, Medway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Lordswood.
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Lordswood
About our hog roast hire in Lordswood
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For sports clubs and societies and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers and more.
In a smaller place like Lordswood, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Who books hog roast hire in Lordswood?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lordswood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
If guests are travelling by rail, Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Lordswood
Is Lordswood close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Lordswood?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
Do you travel across Medway?
We cater across Medway, including Lordswood. Ask for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cover Lordswood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lordswood and the rest of Medway included. Send us the address for a quote.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast in Lordswood: local details
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Lordswood for events and the places nearby. Lordswood is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A green space like South Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St David's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lordswood, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in ME5 and ME7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Lordswood include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late September evenings in Lordswood lose the light at about 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.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- 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 nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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