Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in North Street, Medway
Hog roast hire in North Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
A hog roast near North Street
How our hog roast hire works in North Street
People book a hog roast in North Street for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We serve new potatoes, hog roast rolls and crackling, and typical bookings are for staff days and open days and birthdays and anniversaries.
Somewhere like North Street, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Events we cater in North Street
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Whatever the occasion in North Street, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Clubhouse events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Parties at home
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
North Street: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like North Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast in North Street: local details
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. North Street is well within our area for events and the places nearby. North Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from North Street to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cater events across ME3 and the streets around it. Other places close to North Street we cover include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in North Street, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for North Street, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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