Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Lower Rainham, Medway
Hog roast hire in Lower Rainham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Lower Rainham
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
How our hog roast hire works in Lower Rainham
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are hog roast rolls, salads and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and community events.
Somewhere like Lower Rainham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast in Lower Rainham
Do you come out to small places like Lower Rainham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Lower Rainham: venues, access and local tips
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. We’re happy to travel to Lower Rainham for events. We cover 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south. Parks such as Berengrave Chalk Pit usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Rainham. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in ME8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Lower Rainham, we also cover Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Rainham include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Mariners pub (under half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Lower Rainham
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lower Rainham
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Lower Rainham
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Rainham:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Lower Rainham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Lower Rainham
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Lower Rainham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put the menu on the invitation
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards