Medway · England
Hog Roast Catering in Twydall, Medway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Twydall.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas fairs
Hog roast hire in Twydall
Why choose hog roast hire in Twydall?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Twydall: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Twydall, such as:
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes
Parks such as Riverside Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
How our hog roast hire works in Twydall
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it is corporate events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Around Twydall, bookings are frequently at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Bringing a hog roast to Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Hosts in Twydall book us for events of all sizes. Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Twydall Primary School and Nursery, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in ME8 and ME7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A2, Twydall is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to events in Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Twydall includes Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Twydall, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Twydall
Is Twydall close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Riverside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Twydall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Twydall and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Why choose a hog roast in Twydall?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Twydall
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Towns and villages near Twydall
Other occasions in Twydall
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards