Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Mockbeggar, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Mockbeggar and across Medway.
- Big family get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast in Mockbeggar
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Mockbeggar is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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About our party hog roast in Mockbeggar
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and big family get-togethers.
A country party near Mockbeggar is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose party hog roast in Mockbeggar?
Young and old enjoy it.
In Mockbeggar and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
- Reunions
Within reach of Mockbeggar are historic houses such as Temple Manor (2.3 miles south) and Restoration House (2.5 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
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Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Mockbeggar questions
Is Mockbeggar close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Mockbeggar?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not 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.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will talk you through it when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Hosting a hog roast party in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Mockbeggar for parties. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mockbeggar to London (26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Higham station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station. Thinking of a hog roast in Broomhill Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
For parties in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your party is on Bunters Hill Road and Town Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mockbeggar include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What affects the price in Mockbeggar
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A heads-up for next door
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards