Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Bearsted, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Bearsted. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Bearsted
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Bearsted, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Bearsted
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Whether it’s family Christmas gatherings and society Christmas socials, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
At a festive party in Bearsted, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Questions from Bearsted
Which station is closest to Bearsted?
Bearsted has its own station: Bearsted station.
Could you cook in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Bearsted?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Bearsted?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
A Christmas fair at Holy Cross Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Christmas catering near Bearsted
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bearsted? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Thurnham Church of England Infant School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Bearsted has its own station, Bearsted station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bearsted; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in ME14 and ME15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Yeoman pub (less than half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards