Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Park Wood, Medway
We bring a hog roast for your party to Park Wood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Park Wood?
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Party hog roast in Park Wood, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will help you choose. We’re often asked to cater retirement parties and milestone birthdays, serving crackling, apple sauce and jacket potatoes.
Around Park Wood, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Party venues around Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Park Wood, from gardens to fields. Park Wood is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Park Wood to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If guests are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Park Wood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in ME8 and ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your party could be at a house on Beke Road, Bond Road and Nares Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Wigmore (1 mile north), Kemsley Street (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (1 mile west), Bredhurst (1 mile south-west) and Scragged Oak (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (4 miles north-west). Park Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for parties.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Park Wood includes Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.1 miles north) and Howard School (1.2 miles north)
Events we cater in Park Wood
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
A green space like Foxburrow Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Park Wood questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Park Wood?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally 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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For an evening party in Park Wood, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Park Wood
What else we do in Park Wood
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards