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Christmas Hog Roast in Eltham
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Eltham.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas hog roast in Eltham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Eltham
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Eltham suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for club and society Christmas parties and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
Around Eltham, a Christmas booking needs a lit, covered outdoor cooking spot. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Eltham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Eltham questions
What if our house in Eltham has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Eltham?
Mottingham station, in Eltham itself.
Do you come to Eltham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Eltham
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- 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.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Eltham?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Eltham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Eltham, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for 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 the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
More for events in Eltham
Eltham in December: what to know
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Eltham? We cover the whole area. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of Holy Trinity draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The A20 and B263 make Eltham easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Eltham include the A20 and B263, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Other places close to Eltham we cover include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound Public House (under half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away