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Christmas Hog Roast in Coxheath
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Coxheath. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Coxheath
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Coxheath
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For sports club Christmas do’s and christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, roast turkey and apple sauce and more.
In Coxheath, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Coxheath
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Towns and villages near Coxheath
Also in Coxheath
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Coxheath
Can you do a hog roast in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Coxheath?
East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Festive bookings around Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Coxheath suit a hog roast. Coxheath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Coxheath to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that East Farleigh station is about 1.5 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Coxheath Primary School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coxheath, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME17 and ME15 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Sunset in Coxheath in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Why choose a hog roast in Coxheath?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Events we cater in Coxheath
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Coxheath:
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Holy Trinity Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards