Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Cooling
Christmas hog roast in Cooling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Christmas hog roast in Cooling
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
About our Christmas hog roast in Cooling
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Cooling. We serve apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for end-of-term celebrations and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Cooling, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Festive bookings around Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Cooling and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cooling to London (about 27 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Higham station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Main Road and Cooling Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling includes Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 3:50pm in late December, Cooling is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Cooling?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Cooling, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
If a church like St James' Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. 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, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Cooling
How far is Cooling from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Cooling 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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Nearby places to Cooling
Also in Cooling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards