Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Howt Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Howt Green and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Howt Green?
Christmas hog roast in Howt Green, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We serve hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for family Christmas gatherings and new Year parties.
In a small place like Howt Green, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Howt Green
Do you come out to small places like Howt Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Occasions we serve in Howt Green
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Whatever the occasion in Howt Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Regis Manor Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Places near Howt Green
What else we do in Howt Green
Christmas catering near Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Howt Green and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Howt Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Howt Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Other places close to Howt Green we cover include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Howt Green include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
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 will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Howt Green is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Howt Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away