Kent · England
Party Hog Roast in Upchurch
We bring a hog roast for your party across Upchurch and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary parties
Book a hog roast in Upchurch
How our party hog roast works in Upchurch
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We’re often asked to cater summer parties in the garden and big family get-togethers, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
Country parties near Upchurch suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Towns and villages near Upchurch
Other occasions in Upchurch
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Upchurch: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upchurch?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Upchurch?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Do you cover Upchurch?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Upchurch until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a hog roast party in Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Upchurch, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Upchurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upchurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Thinking of a hog roast in Berengrave Chalk Pit? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. If guests are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Upchurch is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in ME9 and ME8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your party is on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away