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Christmas Party Catering in Chainhurst, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Chainhurst and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Chainhurst
Questions from Chainhurst
Is Chainhurst too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Chainhurst from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
About our Christmas hog roast in Chainhurst
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. On the menu are crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for club and society Christmas parties and lights switch-on evenings.
In winter near Chainhurst, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What else we do in Chainhurst
Planning a Christmas party in Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Christmas parties in Chainhurst are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chainhurst; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Raynham Villas and Hunton Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Chainhurst, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Chainhurst?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chainhurst, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Office Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Marden station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re 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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Chainhurst, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We pack up whatever the weather.
China crockery is available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and our hog roast 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
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards