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Christmas Hog Roast for Kit's Coty
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kit's Coty.
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Kit's Coty?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Kit's Coty
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Kit's Coty, from small teams to big crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In a small place like Kit's Coty, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Nearby places to Kit's Coty
Other occasions in Kit's Coty
Common questions in Kit's Coty
Could you cook in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Kit's Coty too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you come to Kit's Coty?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Kit's Coty?
It makes a work party feel generous.
Whatever the occasion in Kit's Coty, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at St Alban's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Kit's Coty in December: what to know
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kit's Coty. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Tunbury Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, Aylesford station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kit's Coty, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Kit's Coty includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Lower Bell pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By about 3:50pm in late December, Kit's Coty is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kit's Coty, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards