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Christmas Hog Roast in Meresborough
Christmas hog roast in Meresborough: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
Christmas hog roast for Meresborough
Christmas hog roast in Meresborough, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and lights switch-on evenings.
For a Christmas party near Meresborough, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Meresborough questions
Is Meresborough too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Meresborough close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Festive bookings around Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Meresborough for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Park Wood Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Other places close to Meresborough we cover include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Meresborough includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Events we cater in Meresborough
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
If a church like St Paul's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Meresborough are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- 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.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Meresborough
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Meresborough
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away