Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Harvel
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Harvel.
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Harvel
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Christmas hog roast in Harvel, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Harvel. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open evenings and staff Christmas do’s.
In a small place like Harvel, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas parties in Harvel: local tips
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Christmas parties in Harvel are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow can book a hog roast stall.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA13, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Harvel we cover include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Harvel include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Sunset in Harvel in late December is 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.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Harvel
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Harvel
- Site access
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Harvel
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Hosts in Harvel book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like Culverstone Green Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
Common questions in Harvel
What’s the nearest station to Harvel?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Harvel?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Nearby places to Harvel
Other occasions in Harvel
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards