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Hog Roast Catering in Strood, Medway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Strood.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
Hog roast hire for Strood
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How our hog roast hire works in Strood
In Strood, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. On the menu are halloumi skewers, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A town like Strood gives you plenty of options: your own garden, a club, a hall or a pub garden. We’ll agree where the roaster goes beforehand. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Strood
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
- Birthdays and anniversaries
A green space like Rede Common is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Strood: venues, access and local tips
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Strood is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Strood is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Strood to London (26 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Elaine Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Historic houses near Strood include Temple Manor (0.5 miles south-east) and Restoration House (1.2 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A2 and A226 close by, Strood is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Strood has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you will also find Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Strood include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset in Strood is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Strood: your questions answered
How far is Strood from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Strood?
Strood station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you travel across Medway?
We cater across Medway, including Strood. Ask for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is crackling included?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What affects the price in Strood
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or the cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards