Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Iwade, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Iwade and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
A hog roast near Iwade
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Iwade, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Typical bookings include christmas markets and end-of-year team celebrations, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
Around Iwade, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Sunset in Iwade 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.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Iwade
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Iwade questions
How far is Iwade from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Iwade
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Here’s what people in Iwade most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Year-end thank-yous
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Festive bookings around Iwade
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Iwade. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Iwade to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south. A winter fair at a school like Iwade School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Places near Iwade
Also in Iwade
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards