Medway · England
Party Hog Roast for Lidsing
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Lidsing.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Big birthday parties
- Garden parties
Party hog roast in Lidsing
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
About our party hog roast in Lidsing
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and retirement parties.
Near Lidsing, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Places near Lidsing
More for events in Lidsing
Occasions we serve in Lidsing
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lidsing and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Thinking of a hog roast in South Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Party venues around Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Lidsing suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Lidsing to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Historic houses near Lidsing include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lidsing, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME7, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Lidsing include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (under half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Lidsing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Lidsing
What’s the nearest station to Lidsing?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Could you cook in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. Send us a photo.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Lidsing
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For an evening party in Lidsing, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away