Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hempstead
Christmas hog roast in Hempstead: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
A hog roast near Hempstead
About our Christmas hog roast in Hempstead
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas family parties, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes and more.
In Hempstead, 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Label alternatives clearly
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hempstead?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hempstead. Typical bookings include:
- Society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at All Saints Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter 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 matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Hempstead hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hempstead
Can you do a hog roast in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Planning a Christmas party in Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Hempstead is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hempstead to Canterbury (23 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hempstead Infant School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hempstead, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Medway takes in ME7 and ME8. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Hempstead on the A278, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Hempstead include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What else we do in Hempstead
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Hempstead, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away