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Christmas Party Catering in Lenham, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lenham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Lenham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lenham
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We’re often asked to cater festive family get-togethers and office Christmas parties, serving apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
At a festive party in Lenham, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Lenham?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lenham, such as:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Questions from Lenham
Is Lenham close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Nearby places to Lenham
Other occasions in Lenham
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Christmas catering near Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Lenham for Christmas parties. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, there’s a station right in Lenham: Lenham station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lenham Primary School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lenham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across ME17. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Lenham, we cover Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas parties in Lenham are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Lenham
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Light by the serving table
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards