Medway · England
Party Hog Roast for Grain
We bring a hog roast for your party to Grain and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Grain?
Party hog roast in Grain, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Grain suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for big family get-togethers and big birthday parties.
Country parties near Grain suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning a party in Grain
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Planning a hog roast for your party in Grain? We can help. Grain is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grain to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
For parties in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For parties just outside Grain, we cover Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Hogarth Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Think about children’s portions
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Grain is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Grain
Children generally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Here’s what people in Grain most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Grain
What’s the nearest station to Grain?
Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Grain?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Grain
What else we do in Grain
Where the roaster can go in Grain
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards