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Christmas Hog Roast for Cooling Street
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Cooling Street.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Cooling Street
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Cooling Street are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Cooling Street, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Popular choices include crackling, roast turkey and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for festive open evenings and family Christmas gatherings.
Near Cooling Street, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Cooling Street
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Christmas parties in Cooling Street: local tips
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Cooling Street. Cooling Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St James' Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cliffe Woods Primary School, suit a hog roast.
For Christmas parties in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cooling Street include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
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Cooling Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Cooling Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Cooling Street close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away