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Christmas Hog Roast in Loose
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Loose.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
Book a hog roast in Loose
Christmas hog roast in Loose, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We serve roast potatoes, roast turkey and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for end-of-term celebrations and winter open days.
In a small place like Loose, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where the roaster can go in Loose
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Loose
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
What affects the price in Loose
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By about 3:50pm in late December, Loose is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Loose
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Loose and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Loose to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Loose Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Loose, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME15 and ME17, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Schools near Loose include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Loose: your questions answered
Is Loose close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Loose?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Loose?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards