Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Lower Bush, Medway
Party hog roast in Lower Bush: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Lower Bush?
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. A summer party in Lower Bush stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party hog roast in Lower Bush, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include christenings and big family get-togethers, serving coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and jacket potatoes.
Near Lower Bush, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
Planning a party in Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Lower Bush, from gardens to fields. Lower Bush is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Michael and All Angels followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. If you had Rede Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
We cover parties in every part of ME2. Close by, we cover parties in Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), 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 (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Lower Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Lower Bush hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
FAQs for Lower Bush
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Lower Bush close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your 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.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
It is easy to get a price: 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Places near Lower Bush
Other occasions in Lower Bush
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away