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Christmas Hog Roast in East Malling
Christmas hog roast in East Malling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in East Malling
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in East Malling
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We serve apple sauce, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for late-night shopping events and year-end thank-yous.
For a Christmas get-together near East Malling, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Christmas parties in East Malling: local tips
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around East Malling, from gardens to fields. East Malling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from East Malling to London (about 27 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east. If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in ME19, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to East Malling we cover include Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near East Malling include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (under half a mile south) and The Malling School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in East Malling in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in East Malling
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in East Malling. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St James the Great Academy, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
Questions from East Malling
What’s the nearest station to East Malling?
The closest is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is East Malling close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards