Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Lidsing
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Lidsing and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Planning an event in Lidsing?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lidsing
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We’re frequently asked to cater year-end thank-yous and office Christmas parties, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Lidsing, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, it’s dark in Lidsing by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Lidsing?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Lidsing most often book a hog roast for:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Lidsing: your questions answered
Is Lidsing too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Lidsing close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Lidsing?
Yes, Lidsing is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas parties in Lidsing: local tips
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Hosts in Lidsing book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Lidsing is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Swingate Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lidsing; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (under half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Lidsing
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Other occasions in Lidsing
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards