Medway · England
Party Hog Roast for Cliffe Woods
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Cliffe Woods.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Cliffe Woods?
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How our party hog roast works in Cliffe Woods
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, serving a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and jacket potatoes.
A country party near Cliffe Woods is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Cliffe Woods
What’s the nearest station to Cliffe Woods?
Higham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Cliffe Woods too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening parties in Cliffe Woods need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:00pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Read more
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
Party venues around Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cliffe Woods. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe Woods to London (26 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local halls and clubs near Cliffe Woods can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space for the roaster. Historic houses near Cliffe Woods include Temple Manor (3.1 miles south) and Restoration House (3.2 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are French Hospital (3.1 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cliffe Woods include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.3 miles east)
Places near Cliffe Woods
Also in Cliffe Woods
Perfect for your party in Cliffe Woods
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
People around Cliffe Woods book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Higham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards