Medway · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lower Rainham, Medway
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Lower Rainham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Post-wedding gatherings
A hog roast near Lower Rainham
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Wedding hog roast near Lower Rainham
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. We’re frequently asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and home weddings, serving carved roast pork, salads and rotisserie chicken.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lower Rainham, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Lower Rainham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Lower Rainham?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you come to Lower Rainham?
Yes, Lower Rainham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
For event organisers in Lower Rainham
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Lower Rainham hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Lower Rainham
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Intimate weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Second-day get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Margaret frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Places near Lower Rainham
Also in Lower Rainham
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Lower Rainham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Lower Rainham weddings: local tips
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater weddings of every size in Lower Rainham. We cover 68 places across Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Rainham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south. Bishop Saltings nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Lower Rainham suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in ME8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For weddings just outside Lower Rainham, we cover Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Mariners pub (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: 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, sunset in Lower Rainham is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away