Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Birling
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Birling. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open evenings
- Society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Birling?
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Birling?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Birling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
About our Christmas hog roast in Birling
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. Whether it’s christmas lights switch-ons and sports club Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Birling, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Birling questions
Which station is closest to Birling?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Birling close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in Birling?
Yes, Birling is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Also in Birling
For event organisers in Birling
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close by
- Indoor space for eating
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Birling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning a Christmas party in Birling
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Birling, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Ryarsh Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Anywhere in ME19, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Birling, we also cover Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Birling include The Holmesdale School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Birling
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. A lunchtime Christmas party in Birling is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards