Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Great Chart
Christmas hog roast in Great Chart: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Great Chart
Questions from Great Chart
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Great Chart?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Great Chart and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Great Chart
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Great Chart. Typical bookings include late-night shopping events and christmas markets, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Near Great Chart, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Great Chart
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Great Chart
More for events in Great Chart
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Great Chart?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
In Great Chart and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.8 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Great Chart. A lunchtime Christmas party in Great Chart is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
China crockery is available on request.
Festive bookings around Great Chart
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Great Chart for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Great Chart Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Great Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away