Medway · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Lower Upnor
Wedding hog roast in Lower Upnor: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
A hog roast near Lower Upnor
Wedding hog roast in Lower Upnor, slow-roasted on site
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork, and we are often booked for farm weddings and wedding breakfasts with sides.
Rural weddings around Lower Upnor have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Lower Upnor
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upnor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Upnor?
Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cover Lower Upnor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lower Upnor and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lower Upnor
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Lower Upnor, including:
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Rede Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Also near Lower Upnor
Other occasions in Lower Upnor
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover weddings in Lower Upnor, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Lower Lines Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Within reach of Lower Upnor are historic houses such as Restoration House (2 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Lower Upnor we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Winter weddings in Lower Upnor are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Upnor
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards