Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Luddesdown, Kent
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 Luddesdown.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Luddesdown?
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About our Christmas hog roast in Luddesdown
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for festive family get-togethers and lights switch-on evenings.
In a small place like Luddesdown, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Luddesdown questions
Which station is closest to Luddesdown?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Camer Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. A lunchtime Christmas party in Luddesdown is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
Towns and villages near Luddesdown
More for events in Luddesdown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Name someone to meet us.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning a Christmas party in Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Luddesdown and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Meopham School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of DA13. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Luddesdown?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
In Luddesdown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Luddesdown
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Travel to Luddesdown
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away