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Christmas Hog Roast in Lower Higham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Lower Higham.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Lower Higham
Planning a Christmas party in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Lower Higham, from gardens to fields. Lower Higham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Higham to London (25 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, there’s a station right in Lower Higham: Higham station. If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (within half a mile east)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lower Higham
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Lower Higham suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For society Christmas socials and year-end thank-yous, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
In winter near Lower Higham, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
FAQs for Lower Higham
Can you do a hog roast in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Higham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Lower Higham
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Lower Higham, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Lower Higham?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Higham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Higham Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Lower Higham hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lower Higham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards