Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Lower Upnor, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Lower Upnor and across Medway.
- Corporate events
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Lower Upnor?
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About our hog roast hire in Lower Upnor
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are coleslaw, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and milestone birthdays.
In a hamlet or village like Lower Upnor, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Also near Lower Upnor
Also in Lower Upnor
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning a hog roast in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Lower Upnor for events. Lower Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (2 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
We bring hog roasts to events all over ME2. Your event could be at a house on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Lower Upnor, we also cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upnor includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
What affects the price in Lower Upnor
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Lower Upnor
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose hog roast hire in Lower Upnor?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
In Lower Upnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work summer parties
- Community events
- Weddings, day or evening
Churches such as St Philip & St James rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Lower Upnor questions
Is Lower Upnor too small for a hog roast?
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 Lower Lines Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Light matters for a long roast: around Lower Upnor, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards