Medway · England
Hog Roast Hire in Lower Stoke
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Lower Stoke.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Club events and presentations
A hog roast near Lower Stoke
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Evenings in Lower Stoke stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire in Lower Stoke, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Typical bookings include wakes and big birthdays and anniversaries, with salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a hamlet or village like Lower Stoke, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. 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.
Occasions we serve in Lower Stoke
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lower Stoke. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stoke Primary Academy, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Lower Stoke
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What affects the price in Lower Stoke
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Lower Stoke
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
A hog roast in Lower Stoke: local details
Lower Stoke is in Medway. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Stoke and the surrounding area. Lower Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Anywhere in ME3, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Lower Stoke, we cover Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Lower Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (under half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Lower Stoke: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Lower Stoke close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is all of Medway covered?
All of Medway is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away