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Christmas Hog Roast in Langley Heath
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Langley Heath. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Langley Heath
Where the roaster can go in Langley Heath
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
How our Christmas hog roast works in Langley Heath
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For december open days and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Langley Heath, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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Common questions in Langley Heath
Is Langley Heath too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Festive bookings around Langley Heath
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Christmas parties in Langley Heath are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Langley Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Langley Heath to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hollingbourne station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Senacre Technology College, suit a hog roast. Langley Heath is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Langley Heath includes Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Potting Shed pub (0.5 miles west)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A lunchtime Christmas party in Langley Heath is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Langley Heath
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away