Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Middle Stoke, Medway
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Middle Stoke. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Garden parties
- Street parties
Slow-roasted pork in Middle Stoke
Party hog roast in Middle Stoke, carved to order
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and engagement celebrations, with a vegan burger or sausage, jacket potatoes and apple sauce.
A country party near Middle Stoke is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, it is light in Middle Stoke until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Middle Stoke
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Events we cater in Middle Stoke
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
In Middle Stoke and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- Garden parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Common questions in Middle Stoke
How far is Middle Stoke from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Middle Stoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Parties in Middle Stoke: homes, halls and local tips
Middle Stoke is in Medway. We cater parties across Middle Stoke and nearby, from gardens to fields. Middle Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Middle Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Wherever your party is in ME3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Burrows Lane and Grain Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Middle Stoke, we also cover Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
The countryside around Middle Stoke includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The Nags Head pub (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Middle Stoke
Also in Middle Stoke
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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