Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lordswood, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lordswood and across Medway.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Lordswood
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lordswood
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We are often asked to cater christmas markets and end-of-year team celebrations, serving roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas get-together near Lordswood, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A short route for our equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Name someone to meet us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Lordswood
Other occasions in Lordswood
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lordswood, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lordswood
It is a generous way to say thank you.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lordswood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that Chatham station is about 3.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Lordswood
Could you cook in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In Lordswood, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Lordswood in December: what to know
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. We cater Christmas parties across Lordswood and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Lordswood to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Benedict's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as St David's Church can book a hog roast stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lordswood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of ME5 and ME7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Lordswood includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards