Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Eastling
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Eastling.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
A hog roast near Eastling
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
How our Christmas hog roast works in Eastling
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include late-night shopping events and staff Christmas do’s, serving apple sauce, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Eastling, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Eastling in December: what to know
Eastling is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Eastling. Eastling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Eastling to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Eastling Primary School, suit a hog roast. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Eastling is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Meeson's Close and Eastling Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Eastling, we also cover The Valley (2 miles south), Throwley (2 miles south-east), Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-east), Painter's Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Stalisfield Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Roast turkey can be added.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
Nearby places to Eastling
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FAQs for Eastling
Is Eastling close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it is dark in Eastling by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Eastling
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Eastling most often book a hog roast for:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Train travellers will want to know that Teynham station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away