Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Upchurch
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Upchurch. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Upchurch
How our hog roast hire works in Upchurch
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include corporate events and weddings and receptions, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a rural spot like Upchurch, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Upchurch: venues, access and local tips
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Upchurch is well within our area for events. Upchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as Holywell Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Upchurch is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of the ME9 and ME8 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Upchurch, we also cover Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Upchurch include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Upchurch questions
Can you do a hog roast in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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 big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In Upchurch, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details 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
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Upchurch
Other occasions in Upchurch
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upchurch, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose hog roast hire in Upchurch?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upchurch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Berengrave Chalk Pit? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards