Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Higham
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Higham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Higham
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. For family Christmas gatherings and sports club Christmas do’s, we can cook apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Higham, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning a Christmas party in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Higham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Higham to London (about 24 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Higham Primary School, suit a hog roast.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of ME3 and DA12 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Higham, we also cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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FAQs for Higham
How far is Higham from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Higham?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who does not eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Roast turkey can be added.
Why choose a hog roast in Higham?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Higham hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Events we cater in Higham
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it’s dark in Higham by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Higham
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards