Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Gravesend
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Gravesend.
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
Book a hog roast in Gravesend
Questions from Gravesend
Is Gravesend close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Gravesend?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
About our Christmas hog roast in Gravesend
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Gravesend suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We’re frequently asked to cater society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In a town like Gravesend, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. The roaster needs a level, lit spot outside. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Christmas parties in Gravesend: local tips
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Hosts in Gravesend book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Gravesend is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gravesend to London (21 miles away).
If a church like Christ Church Milton is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Whitehill Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA12 and DA11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A2 and A226, Gravesend is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
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Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
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Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Gravesend comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Gravesend
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Gravesend
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards