Medway · England
Hog roast hire in ME1
Planning an event in ME1? We cover Rochester Riverside, Peters Village and Borstal and the rest of the district, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Planning an event in ME1?
Towns and villages in ME1
- Rochester Riverside
- Peters Village
- Borstal
- Burham
- Wouldham
- Scarborough
- Chatham
- Rochester
- Strood
- Chatham Waterfront
- Holborough
- Frindsbury
Our hog roasts across ME1
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire in ME1: what to expect
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in ME1, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for corporate events and gatherings after a funeral.
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Pricing in ME1
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Rochester Riverside
Locally, our bookings take us close to St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and The Eagle Tavern and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east), St Michael the Archangel Church (0.9 miles south-east), Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east). Rochester Riverside has its own railway station: Rochester station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rochester Riverside include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Nicholas (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west)
Hog roast hire across ME1
From Chatham, Rochester and Strood to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across ME1 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Rochester Riverside: For guests coming by train, Rochester Riverside has its own station, Rochester station. Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Light matters for a long roast: in Rochester Riverside, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
Occasions we serve in ME1
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around ME1, such as:
- Corporate events
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes
- Parties at home
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
ME1: your questions answered
Do you cover ME1?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is all of Medway covered?
We cover Medway and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away