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Christmas Hog Roast in Congelow
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Congelow.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Congelow
Events we cater in Congelow
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Congelow, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
Christmas hog roast in Congelow, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Congelow suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include sports club Christmas do’s and december open days, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and roast potatoes.
Near Congelow, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Congelow
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Congelow. A lunchtime Christmas party in Congelow is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Congelow: local tips
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Congelow for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Congelow to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.5 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. 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.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Congelow
What’s the nearest station to Congelow?
Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Congelow?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or ME18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Working with your venue
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’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards