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Hog Roast Hire in Upper Bush
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Upper Bush.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire in Upper Bush
Hog roast hire in Upper Bush, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Upper Bush. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and big birthdays and anniversaries, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere as small as Upper Bush, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Events we cater in Upper Bush
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Upper Bush: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Bush:
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthdays and anniversaries
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cuxton Community Infant School, can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning a hog roast in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Upper Bush for events. Upper Bush is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Cuxton station is about 1.2 miles away. After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
For events in ME2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Bush include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Light matters for a long roast: around Upper Bush, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upper Bush
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Upper Bush questions
Is Upper Bush close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Upper Bush?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Bush
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upper Bush
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away