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Christmas Party Catering in Hartley, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Hartley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Hartley
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. A lunchtime Christmas party in Hartley 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hartley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hartley
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 Hartley. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for winter open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In Hartley, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Festive bookings around Hartley
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hartley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If a church like Church of Saint Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hartley Primary Academy, hot rolls go down well. Hartley is within about 7 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 DA3 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hartley we cover include Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hartley
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Hartley?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Hartley
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Hartley
Which station is closest to Hartley?
Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Hartley close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Hartley
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
China crockery is available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards