Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Cliffe, Medway
Christmas hog roast in Cliffe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Cliffe
Questions from Cliffe
What’s the nearest station to Cliffe?
Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cliffe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Christmas hog roast in Cliffe, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Cliffe. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas do’s and festive open evenings.
For a Christmas party near Cliffe, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Nearby places to Cliffe
What else we do in Cliffe
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Cliffe in December: what to know
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Cliffe for Christmas parties. We cater 68 places across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe to London (about 26 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Helen can book a hog roast stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Local streets include Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Cliffe, we also cover Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Evening Star pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Cliffe
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cliffe, including:
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Helen's Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
For event organisers in Cliffe
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, Cliffe is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away