Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Cold Harbour, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Cold Harbour. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Cold Harbour
Why choose a hog roast in Cold Harbour?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Cold Harbour
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Cold Harbour, carved to order
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas parties and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Cold Harbour, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Towns and villages near Cold Harbour
Other occasions in Cold Harbour
Common questions in Cold Harbour
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cold Harbour?
Charing station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cover Cold Harbour?
Yes, Cold Harbour is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Where the roaster can go in Cold Harbour
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Vehicle access close by
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Cold Harbour
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Cold Harbour, including:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Lawrence draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Festive bookings around Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cold Harbour. Cold Harbour is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Charing station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cold Harbour; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Cold Harbour we cover include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Cold Harbour comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards