Medway · England
Party Hog Roast in Upper Bush
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Upper Bush. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Garden parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Reunions
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Bush
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
How our party hog roast works in Upper Bush
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and retirement celebrations, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Upper Bush, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Is Upper Bush close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bush?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Parties in Upper Bush: homes, halls and local tips
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Hosts in Upper Bush book us for parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Bush to London (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Parties anywhere in ME2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Upper Bush
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset in Upper Bush is about 7:00pm; by December it is about 3:50pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Parking close to the house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Bush
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. 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.
Why Upper Bush hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books party hog roast in Upper Bush?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
People around Upper Bush book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Big family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Upper Bush
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Bush, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Upper Bush
Also in Upper Bush
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away