Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Lower Upnor, Medway
We bring a hog roast for your party across Lower Upnor and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christenings and naming days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Party hog roast in Lower Upnor
About our party hog roast in Lower Upnor
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. Typical bookings include 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and reunions, with jacket potatoes, crackling and coleslaw.
Near Lower Upnor, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Lower Upnor, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:50pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with takeaway pizzas, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
Lower Upnor questions
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at St Philip & St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
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.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you come to Lower Upnor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lower Upnor and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Lower Upnor parties: what to know
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater parties across Lower Upnor and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Parks such as Lower Lines Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Philip & St James, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Lower Upnor, we also cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upnor includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Places near Lower Upnor
Also in Lower Upnor
Why choose party hog roast in Lower Upnor?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
People around Lower Upnor book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings
Guests arriving by train should know that Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards