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Christmas Hog Roast in Chestnut Street
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Chestnut Street.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Chestnut Street
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
About our Christmas hog roast in Chestnut Street
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. For winter open days and festive family get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
In a small place like Chestnut Street, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Chestnut Street comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Chestnut Street
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Chestnut Street
Is Chestnut Street too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planning a Christmas party in Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Chestnut Street suit a hog roast. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Chestnut Street to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Borden Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chestnut Street, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road and Chestnut Wood Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Chestnut Street we cover include Keycol (1 mile north), Bobbing (1 mile north-east), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Oad Street (1 mile south) and Newington (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles east).
- Schools near Chestnut Street include Westlands School (0.9 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Where the roaster can go in Chestnut Street
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chestnut Street
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards