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Christmas Hog Roast for Elmstead
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Elmstead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
Planning an event in Elmstead?
About our Christmas hog roast in Elmstead
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and society Christmas socials, with apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Elmstead, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Elmstead (BR7, BR1, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Festive bookings around Elmstead
Elmstead is about 1 mile west of Chislehurst, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Elmstead for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elmstead to London (9 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book a hog roast stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Elmstead Woods station serves Elmstead directly.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of BR7, BR1 and SE9. Whether your Christmas party is on Yester Road, Walden Road and Downs Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Elmstead we cover include Chislehurst (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south), Widmore (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south-west) and The Glades (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Elmstead includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Red Hill Primary School (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.8 miles east)
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Elmstead: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Elmstead?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Elmstead?
Elmstead Woods station, in Elmstead itself.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What happens if it’s dark?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
What affects the price in Elmstead
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BR7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
As a London location, Elmstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In December, it is dark in Elmstead by about 3:55pm, 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Nearby places to Elmstead
Other occasions in Elmstead
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards