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Hog Roast Catering in Meresborough, Medway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Meresborough.
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
A hog roast near Meresborough
Planning a hog roast in Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Meresborough and its neighbours for events. Meresborough is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Park Wood Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in ME8, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Meresborough includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Meresborough include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Hog roast hire in Meresborough, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is work summer parties and christmas fairs, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
In a hamlet or village like Meresborough, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Meresborough, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Meresborough
Can you do a hog roast in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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What affects the price in Meresborough
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Meresborough
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Meresborough
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
In Meresborough and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
Thinking of a hog roast in Foxburrow Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away