Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Lynsted
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Lynsted and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near Lynsted
Christmas hog roast in Lynsted, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Lynsted: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and crackling, and we are often booked for staff Christmas do’s and end-of-term celebrations.
In winter near Lynsted, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning a Christmas party in Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Lynsted book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Lynsted to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book a hog roast stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lynsted; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane, 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 Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Lynsted
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Common questions in Lynsted
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Lynsted?
Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Towns and villages near Lynsted
More for events in Lynsted
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Lynsted, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Lynsted
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
People around Lynsted book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Winter fairs and markets
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lynsted and Norton Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away