Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Gadshill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Gadshill and the surrounding area.
- Office Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast for Gadshill
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Gadshill
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and december open days, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Gadshill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Gadshill
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Gadshill suit a hog roast. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Strood Academy, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that Higham station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Gadshill
Can you do a hog roast in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Gadshill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. A lunchtime Christmas party in Gadshill is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Where the roaster can go in Gadshill
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for our equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
Towns and villages near Gadshill
More for events in Gadshill
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away