Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Harrietsham
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Harrietsham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Harrietsham?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Christmas hog roast in Harrietsham, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Harrietsham suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Typical bookings include between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and year-end thank-yous, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In Harrietsham, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, it’s dark in Harrietsham by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Harrietsham
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Harrietsham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- December open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Train travellers will want to know that Harrietsham station serves Harrietsham directly.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
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Questions from Harrietsham
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Harrietsham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Harrietsham and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Harrietsham we cover include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away