Medway · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Wigmore, Medway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Wigmore.
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding anniversaries
A hog roast near Wigmore
Hosting a hog roast party in Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Wigmore suit a hog roast. Wigmore is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Parks such as Foxburrow Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For party guests on the train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wigmore, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wigmore includes Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
How our party hog roast works in Wigmore
For a christening or naming day in Wigmore, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, jacket potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
For a party in Wigmore, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
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Other occasions in Wigmore
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Wigmore
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset in Wigmore is about 7:00pm; by December it’s about 3:50pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
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.
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What affects the price in Wigmore
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Wigmore
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Wigmore?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Do you come to Wigmore?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wigmore and Medway. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Events we cater in Wigmore
Young and old enjoy it.
Whatever the occasion in Wigmore, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Big family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Paul's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- 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.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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