Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Eastwood
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Eastwood. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Planning an event in Eastwood?
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Light by the serving table
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Christmas hog roast in Eastwood, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Eastwood, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and winter fairs and markets.
In a small place like Eastwood, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Eastwood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Eastwood?
Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
Nearby places to Eastwood
Other occasions in Eastwood
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Eastwood, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Eastwood in December: what to know
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Eastwood, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Eastwood to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Eastwood; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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